I lived in Italy for a few years as a kid early 70's ,never encountered anti-Americanism,But it seem now that the only time europe wants anything to do with the US is when fritz or Ivan are misbehaving.(though now its more likely to be Mohammad the koran animal)
“My company does a lot of business in Italy and I can tell you, there’s a lot of anti-Americanism in spots.”
When Amanda pleaded with the court for her freedom, she spoke in fluent Italian, which she learned during her 4 years in prison. I heard that it really impressed the court. I said good for her!