America First!

Published on November 4, 2004 By hitparade In Politics

Does the left in this Country, specifically those who voted for kerry, consider themselves "World Citizens", or Americans First?

Comments (Page 1)

whoman69

on Dec 27, 2004

We are Americans who don't stick our head in the sands and believe we are the only country in the world and have to have good relations with at least some countries.

Was this meant to be a loaded question?

Let's ask the right if they believe the US can get along if the rest of the world can't stand us?

hitparade

on Dec 29, 2004

whoman69- Occasionally, I contemplate why the world views America so negatively. The UN's reaction to the tragedy in South Asia - that America as the richest Nation in the world is stingy for not giving more- crystallizes my understanding of the matter. The world's irrational hatred of America is due to an age-old emotion called envy. Why did Cain detest his brother Able?

Rightwinger

on Dec 29, 2004

But then, by the same token.....let's not forget that Cain killed Abel.

I think you know my position here; by and large they support the UN, which makes them "world citizens".
This, in turn, could go some distance toward explaining why there are so many America-hating liberals in this country.

This is a good point, hitp.

hitparade

on Dec 29, 2004

I find it amazing that the world presumes America owes it anything: 1300 plus Americans dead in Iraq. While I do believe that humanity is at point in time where for better or worse we are all to a large extent dependant upon one another as brothers and sisters if civilization is to continue, I am, nevertheless, disappointed that the world's first reaction to the unfloding tragedy is to find fault with America. This tragedy is not a platform to bash America, as people are in need of urgent help. But look at what the intellectual world citizens do instead, they bash America!

whoman69

on Dec 29, 2004

This, in turn, could go some distance toward explaining why there are so many America-hating liberals in this country

This is so much bull and you know it. Just because the left doesn't agree with you, they hate America. I put it to you that you hate America because you don't ask it to stand to its own high values.

whoman69

on Dec 29, 2004

Boohoo, they only hate us because they're jealous. You sound like prom queens.

Moderateman

on Dec 29, 2004

Reply #2 By: hitparade - 12/29/2004 7:11:02 AM
whoman69- Occasionally, I contemplate why the world views America so negatively. The UN's reaction to the tragedy in South Asia - that America as the richest Nation in the world is stingy for not giving more- crystallizes my understanding of the matter. The world's irrational hatred of America is due to an age-old emotion called envy. Why did Cain detest his brother Able?

to the point, exactly....... I been saying that here for 6 weeks now....

Moderateman

on Dec 29, 2004

Let's ask the right if they believe the US can get along if the rest of the world can't stand us?

since we pay most everything everywhere. the first to pony up the buck in times of need for others,,,,,,,,,, we make up 85 % of the fighting forces in un actions..... 90% of the weapons that go there to..

Its as posted above... the world is jealous of america...and her riches.....remember what the US calls lower middle class is rich beyond the wildest dreams of 2/3 of the world

drmiler

on Dec 29, 2004

Reply #8 By: whoman69 - 12/29/2004 8:53:10 AM
Boohoo, they only hate us because they're jealous. You sound like prom queens.

And you sound like a simpering fool.

latour999

on Dec 29, 2004

As a Canadian citizen, I have to say that us being jealous of America is for the most part a myth. The majority of Canadians are glad to live in Canada. I know I can't think of any other country that I would rather live in.

whoman69

on Dec 29, 2004

So there.

What are you in fourth grade? You forgot to stick your tongue out and cross your eyes at me.

Your "America hating" is just another excuse to bash the left. Much like your buddy Ashcroft who stated that anyone that was opposed to the war and the patriot act was a traitor. The hate is in the mirror. You hate so much you see it in everyone. America love it or leave, the mantra of Richard Nixon and Archie Bunker is alive and well in this country. Just because someone doesn't see the warped America you espouse they must hate America. The unmoral minority takes another shot at America in the 21st century.

Alex Gottschalk

on Dec 29, 2004

Then why is it that so many Canadian citizens who come to America eventually become citizens

Like Pam Anderson! ohhhhh yeah!!!!!!!!!!

latour999

on Dec 29, 2004

Try us sometime.

Well, I did visit Minneapolis this past year, and from what I saw, you have a pretty nice country. But I prefer it in Canada with hockey (damn NHL lockout), curling, tolerance, beer and free healthcare.

There is no problem with believeing your country is great, possibly or probably the best, but to believe that it is utterly perfect and without sin is simply delusional. Then, anyone who points out flaws or things that can be done better all of the sudden hates America and is being attacked from all sides (but mostly the right) for being unpatriotic.

Rightwinger

on Dec 29, 2004

Then why is it that so many Canadian citizens who come to America eventually become citizens? Try us sometime.

hitparade

on Dec 29, 2004

Reply #8 By: whoman69 - 12/29/2004 8:53:10 AM
Boohoo, they only hate us because they're jealous. You sound like prom queens.

It is true that prom queens piss & moan... but General Bush II dealt with the critcism in a way that I personally approve. The General wiped away the spitballs used to attack the Nation & ordered Team America into action. A man's man this Bush is...

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