patriotic americans?

Question

Do you think that British people are more willing to question what their government is doing than Americans are? I see heaps of questions saying how Bush is a wonderful president and he's done alot to help his country. I don't think Americans can see any of their governments faults or wrong doings and will stand by them regardless. Do you think the British are more critical and can see when we are in the wrong? I do love Americans by the way and I'm not attacking you...honest!

I don't think we should stand by our government for going to war. Nobody can tell me what this war is about. There are plenty of other evil dictators in this world and we don't try to liberate their countries. We medel too much, everybody hates us and this is why we get suicide bombers. If there is a country with a problem of genocide or a bad leader the UN should try to sort it out.

Yes I agree I shouldn't generalised, everything I see posted on here is in favour of Bush. I haven't read American newspapers and I think I really should. But as I say, that is the impression I get from these boards.

Answer 1

NO if you were here and could see for yourself on our tv news or thru newspapers their is a constant battle telling our PRESIDENT that he is wrong. I think you just haven't seen enough of the USA news both tv and newspaper.

Answer 2

I am an American, and I do think that we tend to be more patriotic in the United States than the people of some other countries. However, there is much debate over the Iraqi war effort, with people on both sides of the issue. Americans can be quite critical of the decisions of their leaders without seeming unamerican.

We have two main political parties in the states: the Republicans and the Democrats. The way a candidate is received is often based upon his party. Generally-speaking, Republicans tend to be more analytical about issues and the affairs of government. They tend to be more outspoken in their critcism of various actions of their leaders, while at the same time not being afraid to support those actions that do agree with. Republicans can praise their candidate for one thing and then criticise him for something else. This at times creates problems for Republican candidates, as his support base can ebb and flow. Also, within the Republican party, there is often much diversity of thinking and of opinions---which may look good on the surface, but possibly hurts candidates by keeping them from having a "united front".

Democrats tend to be much more monolithic. They are far less likely to ever say they don't like something about their candidate, because quite honestly, nothing he does really matters to them. All they really care about is that their candidate be pro-abortion rights, and that he support the feminist and the homosexual agenda. His policies, his actions while in office, foreign affairs, and the way he spends tax-payer money don't make any difference whatsoever to most democrats. As long as their candidate supports certain social agendas, he is "in".

Answer 3

Americans blindly follow noone. They are just as apalled as the rest of the world at what Bush lied to us about. We dont support Bush so much as the Troops.Bush told the americans one thing after 9/11 and didnt hand over all the facts to the american citizens.Obviously americans demand change we elected a completely opposite congress to Bush's party.

Answer 4

general population are zombies ,i know becuase i was one of them about 2 months ago .i think we question a little more because we are a smaller country yet still TV (programming) and all the chemicals in the food has dummed down the population globally and generally even if someone disagrees with there government or think something is wrong they dont do anything about it because the government is there to help us,no? so people go about there buisness being brainwashed and except what is going on around them and events that happen as normal and turn the page . people need to wake up because a real patriot questions his government .click on this link http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=786048453686176230&q=terrorstorm docu/film very informative free to watch.

Answer 5

I think as far as the outside world is concerned you should be seen to be supporting your government. To do otherwise, can help undermine the stability of a country and possibly lead to anarchy. Any internal objections should be registered at the ballot box. It is similar to respecting the uniform even if you don't respect who's wearing it. The Americans are very patriotic, as they should be, however, the Brits. are not as patriotic as they used to be. So, I would argue that (internally), we should have been a great deal more critical of this left wing PC government and the unpatriotic left wing elements in the TV media, the educational establishment, the public sector, to name but a few.

Answer 6

The yanks are trying to make a history for themselves, they have a political inferiority complex that makes for the reaction to terrorism. They also support Israel what ever the Israels do and this angers everyone in the Middle East. Just take the genocide they caused because two of their soldiers were captured, probably while in Lebanon illegally.

Answer 7

A true patriot has a duty to question his/her government,in fact,it is distinctly UNpatriotic to support a government whom you believe is not acting in the best interests of your country.I find the American saying of,'my country ,right or wrong',not only naive & unpatriotic,but down-right scary.

Answer 8

Honestly, we're lazy. Less than half of registered voters will vote in a presidential election. Why would you expect us to participate in criticizing our current government? Those with the loudest voices usually have the least to say.

Answer 9

I think you're generalizing. There are a lot of American's who support the Presidents every move (still can't figure out why), but there are more of us who do not support him and question our government. The people who question their government are the true patriots, not those who follow it blindly.

Answer 10

I think you can be patriotic and still question your government. That is the point of democracy. If you don't like your government policy then vote them out!