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Uh, according to the ACLU (not exactly a conservative organization, mind you) there have been exactly 0 abuses with the Patriot Act.
I've posted a bit on this before in another thread.
Now, Angel, I still don't buy your premise at all. I've been all over the world, and lived in Europe. Americans are considered "arrogant" in many European countries, but only because of the rampant jealousy that exists between Europe and America (and of course, Canadians are not exempt). It's really not that hard to get at the root of the problem either. All you have to do is ask a few questions, and it all comes out. I've talked this very issue with Germans, Dutch, Begiums, French, Brits, Canuks, Danes, Norwegiens, Italians, Greeks, Turks, Saudis, Iranians and even Chinese (albeit in New York, not China). And I'm still probably missing a few in there... Oh yeah, I am, Panamanians, Mexicans, Portugese, and Spainiards as well. (still may be missing a few).
I've gotten to know quite a few people from each of these countries personally (mainly in their own countries, except the Chinese fellow I've gotten to know, and my Iranian room mate from College (exchange student)) . And you know what? They all seem to be annoyed not that we're "arrogant", but that the average American simply doesn't give a shit about what they have to say about anything. If you dig a bit deeper, and cut through some hefty misconceptions (like yours), you realize that most of them still admire the American spirit. Their politicians and intellectuals don't really like us because we don't buy that "enlightened socialism" bullshit. But still, the average European I've gotten to know really doesn't share Michael Moore's view of America.
Now, where have you been?
I've posted a bit on this before in another thread.
Now, Angel, I still don't buy your premise at all. I've been all over the world, and lived in Europe. Americans are considered "arrogant" in many European countries, but only because of the rampant jealousy that exists between Europe and America (and of course, Canadians are not exempt). It's really not that hard to get at the root of the problem either. All you have to do is ask a few questions, and it all comes out. I've talked this very issue with Germans, Dutch, Begiums, French, Brits, Canuks, Danes, Norwegiens, Italians, Greeks, Turks, Saudis, Iranians and even Chinese (albeit in New York, not China). And I'm still probably missing a few in there... Oh yeah, I am, Panamanians, Mexicans, Portugese, and Spainiards as well. (still may be missing a few).
I've gotten to know quite a few people from each of these countries personally (mainly in their own countries, except the Chinese fellow I've gotten to know, and my Iranian room mate from College (exchange student)) . And you know what? They all seem to be annoyed not that we're "arrogant", but that the average American simply doesn't give a shit about what they have to say about anything. If you dig a bit deeper, and cut through some hefty misconceptions (like yours), you realize that most of them still admire the American spirit. Their politicians and intellectuals don't really like us because we don't buy that "enlightened socialism" bullshit. But still, the average European I've gotten to know really doesn't share Michael Moore's view of America.
Now, where have you been?
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