Are Escapist members anti-American?

[AmericanTed]

A fair share of them are, yes.

Now I, personally, couldn't care less about "my" country.
But I am a little fucking sick of all the stereotyping that goes on - stereotyping that wouldn't be alright if it were directed elsewhere, I imagine.

It's a little like how it's only okay to discriminate against white males.

Right on the head bud, right on the head.

If someone went around and made duplicates of all the anti-America threads but, replaced America with England or a European country then everyone would be shouting troll, and trying to destroy his argument. However because it's the cool thing to blame America for your country's/the world's problems it's tolerated.

Which is fine, because the Government dosn't give a damn about what anyone thinks,
and nothing on the internet that is said or done will have any effect at all on it policies or stability. And lets face it, nobody likes the U.S. government. even if the planets aligned it would be impossible.

 

[demotivational fail]

It's easy to point a finger across the Ocean and say, 'They're to blame.'

Yeah that's what I do. Then again I'm American. So clearly I'm right.

 

[HyenaThePirate]

Personally I like all the hate and negative attention..

It makes me feel like some sort of teenage celebrity.
I think America should "leak" a sex-tape so we can become even more awesome and popular *squeal!*

 

[Robert632]

america is the super power. because of that, they must get bashed everywhere.

 

[Xelanath]

I think the last time America gave a shit what Britian thought, we were kicking them out of the US and declaring independance.

I didn't realise we'd reached that point in the argument already.

 

[yaik7a]

I love my country. Sure, Bush was stupid, but I agree with the war. Do any Americans disagree with us going into WWII for pearl harbor? Then we should go to Iraq for 9/11.

But the government's fucked. The economy's pretty fucked. And, overall, America is a fucked up place nowadays.

EDIT: As a right-winger, I take some criticism for my opinions, so I try to stay out of threads where I'll want to say what I think.
...

I do an extremely bad job.

Okay So its okay to invade country's that are compilty unrelated ! "Oh Were Europe ! We have a
problem with Gazprom Lets invade Mexico ! Also Right wingers stand up for the status quo and
hate socialism cuase the rich dont get richer and it also defiles the status quo

 

[Monshroud]

and drove back the English who tried to claim the land for themselves.

Well, that's an interesting way of twisting history.

Well, it was more a matter of quick and not-so-creative wording.

 

[jimborious]

I'm British and I actually hate my country and love America. I think I might have been some kinda mistake and shoulda been born in America. I've been to NYC, Philadelphia and D.C. and they're just the greatest places in the world! Well, actually Philadelphia was quite a shit hole lol but I can't wait 'til I move to NYC. Americans (at least the ones that I met over there) seem to be much happier than the miserable pricks and football hooligans I'm surrounded with a lot of the time

I enjoyed living in the States but I came home after 2 and a half years. Just out of interest, where are you in the UK?

I live in the west midlands but go to University in Aberystwyth (which does kick ass)
Why did you decide to move back?

There are some grim areas in the west mids. I used to work there being a Stoke lad its down the road.

I came back when we had a death in the family. In the end I got used to having my family around again, got myself a girlfriend and I've only been back on holiday since. I did live in Houston. It was a fun few years.

Cool a fellow Stokie, not sure if i should greet you as a brother or check that my wallets still in my pocket, ah i kid... you'd have knocked me out before the theft so i'd have no chance to check.

 

[yaik7a]

Also the superpowers of the world are bashed . Get over it

superpowers
Russia (Bashed)
USA(Even more bashed )
PRC (based but a little less then the states)
Iran (Its not a super power but with 12 million soldiers its worth mentioning (bashed)
India (Its between Regional and super power (Bashed)

 

[Skuffyshootster]

IT IS!? :0

Generally speaking, yes.
If you make fun of a black person, you'll get called a racist and put on the 11 o'clock news along with serial killers and rapists.

If you make fun of a white person, it's hilarious.

Do you consider yourself above human nature? I am genuinely asking that out of interest, specifically because it states on your page you have a god complex, but I can't tell if you actually do (because you "realize" you have one), or if you're simply stating that as a joke.

That's the mystery, isn't it?
I'm either playing my role so well, you can't tell I'm acting, or I'm actually what I say I am, but I'm seeding doubt by making jokes and generally being self-aware.

Damn, your good.

The "I know." response won't be necessary.

 

[Sparrow]

It's a little like how it's only okay to discriminate against white males.

I've never understood this argument.

White males caused litterally almost all of the racial stereotypes we've come to know today. Don't you think everyone else deserves a little payback?

I think the last time America gave a shit what Britian thought, we were kicking them out of the US and declaring independance.

...and why I hate America. Right there.

"We're better than everyone else! Why won't you agree with our views! We're right, your wrong! Waaaah!"

 

[StigmataDiaboli]

No, i actually find Americans anti-British. Damn it if I hear another American use, 'fancy some tea and crumpets' in some dreadful British accent as an insult over Xbox Live i shall physically punch them through my TV screen.

 

[KarmicToast]

So why all the stereotyping and white-washing of my entire country?

Hey I can't go watch a single Hollywood film without you American's making us Brits out to be power crazy, self-centred, egotistical, posh speaking, ugly morons.

You tell Michael Bay and his friends to stop poking the stereotype finger at us and I'll gladly speak to my countrymen to stop doing the same to you.

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Okay - again...I am not Michael Bay. I am not a big shot Hollywood Director. Probably no one on this site is. So why don't you save your hate for Mr. Bay and write him a letter instead of bad mouthing us fellow game nerds.

 

[Sparrow]

No, i actually find Americans anti-British. Damn it if I hear another American use, 'fancy some tea and crumpets' in some dreadful British accent as an insult over Xbox Live i shall physically punch them through my TV screen.

You sir. Have earned my respect.

(Of course, it is in the form of a coupon, which expires in 48 hours. Hurry and redeem it at any well known bird seed retailer.)

So why all the stereotyping and white-washing of my entire country?

Hey I can't go watch a single Hollywood film without you American's making us Brits out to be power crazy, self-centred, egotistical, posh speaking, ugly morons.

You tell Michael Bay and his friends to stop poking the stereotype finger at us and I'll gladly speak to my countrymen to stop doing the same to you.

Okay - again...I am not Michael Bay. I am not a big shot Hollywood Director. Probably no one on this site is. So why don't you save your hate for Mr. Bay and write him a letter instead of bad mouthing us fellow game nerds.

Because your the problem. Americans watch these films and go "Wow. All Brits are like that?", then go on to make jokes about crumpets and tea.

 

[StigmataDiaboli]

No, i actually find Americans anti-British. Damn it if I hear another American use, 'fancy some tea and crumpets' in some dreadful British accent as an insult over Xbox Live i shall physically punch them through my TV screen.

You sir. Have earned my respect.

(Of course, it is in the form of a coupon, which expires in 48 hours. Hurry and redeem it at any well known bird seed retailer.)

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