Why are Americans dumb? Is their state education lacking or do they just have smaller brain matter?

Question

Americans don't take offense, just answer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp4iI59BfpQ Follow this link.

Answer 1

They're a people that have been brainwashed into thinking their better than every other country when they as individuals no very little about anything outside their own country! Oh by the way the person who mentions their Technology should remember this the USA gave safe haven to the NAZI rocket scientists so they could get the rockets! and they bought the Jet Engine from the UK so don't get too up yourself m8!

Answer 2

I do not regard Americans as dumb at all. What is at fault is the American education system. In a so called "advanced civilization" nearly 50% of the population still hold a stone age belief in creationism and, from the questions posted on this site, at least 90% are unable to write a short sentence without grammar, spelling or punctuation mistakes. How can anyone create good things when they are deprived of the basic building blocks.

Answer 3

There is unfortunately a huge population of wasted worthless ignorant by choice people here.

On the other hand there is a huge population of Superior thinkers with great knowledge in research, medicine, consumer products ---and the list goes on. Apparently your exposure has been with the less motivated.
You w ill also find a much higher incidence of obesity among the ignorant.

Answer 4

now you knew americans were gonna get pissed when you posted this question. you are over-generalizing. based upon what, i don't know...do you live in america? if so, why? i don't know what country you're from, but apparently you think it doesn't have any dumb ppl in it, right? lmao. don't we already have enough problems in the world right now without you stirring the pot by asking an inflammatory question...talk about dumb. if you're so smart, why don't you think real hard and ask an intelligent question that will actually be worth answering. thanx for the points.
** great answer supensa...there's far too much smothering of children, and overindulgence as well.

Answer 5

It really is the education system - it's horrible. It goes far too slowly. Kids aren't challenged enough, because parents get too involved. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for parental involvement, but when some stupid school officials cancel "tag" because it "harms a child's self-esteem", things have gone too far. I understand that parents want to keep their kids out of harm's way, but these kids are growing up and graduating high school and college and being completely unprepared for real life because their parents didn't let them experience anything unhappy. What are they going to do when they have a breakup? When they get fired? When their car breaks down and they don't have the money to fix it? I blame the parents.

Answer 6

Hey Mikey,
Of course we don't have smaller "brain" matter. Just because we are different than you certainly doesn't make us dumb. What's wrong, are ya'll still mad about the Revolutionary war? I don't get all the hate you have for Americans. Hope you get over what ever it is that is really upsetting you about our country and our people.

Answer 7

Our brains are the same as everyone else, but as you say our state education system is crap. Currently they are "teaching to the test," as the experts call it. They disseminate info in a narrow channel comprised of factoids, tips, and tricks, to pass a national exam. This is bad because it does not teach one to think empirically. Also, we have this gargantuan monster of a pop culture media that turns our minds to mush. Ironically, though, countries that in the past have been considered cultural "beacons," are picking up the options on our **** so there you go.

Answer 8

I don't think Americans are dumb. The ones we see on TV tend to appear a bit slow, but I know some pretty dumb Brits too.

Answer 9

WOW! Thats sad. I am glad I have parents that taught me to think for myself and that other countries are of value too! Please, dont think all Americans are like that. I am not, and I know others who think that what those people on the clip where saying is horrid. I mean gosh, Italy? I mean we shouldn't invade ANY of those country, but what led him to ITALY of all countries?

Answer 10

Perhaps you forget who has all the technology, perhaps you forget how many of your countrymen come to the USA to get advanced degrees, perhaps you forget who has all the money that bailed your country out after world war 2, perhaps you forget that majority of your country gets their military supplies from the US. perhaps you forget that the unemployment rate in your country is very high much higher than the US gee why is that? I would suggest the next time you post a question you should research it alittle more so you don't have egg on your face when you receive the answers to this rather derogatory question..and you might ask yourself if it wasn't for the USA you would not have a computer to work on nor would you has this site to play on..Good Luck to you.