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Embarassed to be an American, 8,000 miles away
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Posted this article. Last reply by ISBangkok Jan 27.

 

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Good job! This article addresses many of the issues people felt towards America during the Bush years. Its a shame that an entire nation must be judged due to its leader. I hope your optimism about Obama holds true though! Ben
January 27
Great article, the subject is very interesting. I really liked your point of view, as an American filled with such an international background. I am not American myself, but living in this country gives me the same thoughts of embarrassment to the n…
December 15, 2009
Well, first of all, great article!!! Really well written and I like the way you sound so personal when talking about this issue, which is good because when it comes to you own country, it is right to talk this way. Let me tell you, I have sort of th…
December 12, 2009
Great article! :) Having lived in Doha, Qatar for the past 12 years, I completely understand what you’re getting at. Not only was Bush the topic of much political and humorous banter, but so was the supposed ignorance of all Americans. People from t…
December 9, 2009
I have to admit that I do sometimes generalize Americans and even joke about them, but their mocking always leave a bad aftertaste. There is a sense that picking on America is justified because of all the damage that it had done to other countries i…
November 6, 2009
I can understand the negative stereotypes people have of Americans, and its effects on Americans (especially those living overseas). Being half American and half Thai (and having never lived in the USA) , I always announce I am Thai first. I never r…
March 22, 2009
I like this article, it addresses what a lot of people feel towards the United States and towards Bush. The last paragraph though is putting Obama on a high pedestal. But needless to say, everyone is happy to see Bush go.
March 22, 2009
Good Job! You have an amazing writing style, and I truly agree with you. As an American overseas myself I know what you have experienced, I am a big Obama supporter, and hope that someday I may be proud of my nation. Katie Eliot
March 22, 2009

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