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The United States Of America is really not defined by all the good people who live here. If all the nations in the world really knew what we are like they would think differently about our country. Lots of people believe the stereotypes just as we perceive people of other countries.
But actually the USA is defined by our government and how our leaders conduct our business at home and overseas. Strangely enough, no matter who is in power here, the perception changes very little overall. You can get some nations that like a certain President, but the underlying feeling is usually the same. Country based sentiments(on a people not government level) can last centuries.
No matter what good America does, it will all be perceived that either we want something or we are covering for a mistake (not true). It's like Micheal Jordan giving his million dollar first year salary to charity. That is a great gesture and I'm proud of his effort, but it would be better if he did it and told all involved to keep it quiet. We (America) have such a bad rep in places (unfairly) that the government feels that nothing good we do can go without promotion (lately anyway). It leaves a sour taste.
If we know we are doing the right thing, that is good enough for me. For those who think we suck, well we can never change their minds, they just won't ever like us.
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Still The Most Humbly Prideful (?) Member Of The Illuminati!
Mark
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