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You know one of the things people say about Americans is they don't understand or respect the world's cultures, but it works both ways most of the world really don't understand America and don't wish to any more than may Americans wish to understand the theirs. The rudest most borish anti Americans I have every come across on line after the 'Mooselames' and certain Expats are:

1. Canadians
2. Australians
3. People from the western EU

People who are closest allies.

Don't get me wrong I meet a few that were great people, but it's rare to find a non American that truly understands us.

I think these lines from the movie 'The Wind and the Lion' sums it up correctly:

Theodore Roosevelt: The American grizzly is a symbol of the American character: strength, intelligence, ferocity. Maybe a little blind and reckless at times... but courageous beyond all doubt. And one other trait that goes with all previous.

Reporter: And that, Mr. President?

Theodore Roosevelt: Loneliness. The American grizzly lives out his life alone. Indomitable, unconquered - but always alone. He has no real allies, only enemies, but none of them as great as he.

Reporter: And you feel this might be an American trait?

Theodore Roosevelt: Certainly. The world will never love us. They respect us - they might even grow to fear us. But they will never love us, for we have too much audacity! And, we're a bit blind and reckless at times too.

Sounds like something out of Hollywood. Keep your difference, keep your guns. We are more interested in the weather and who wins the cricket and the Melbourne Cup.

The only reason I responded is because of a comment asking where would you choose to live, and I suggested Australia might be nice. I didn’t want to go to war over it.