Why do Canadians hate Americans?
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ok, everyone, gonna lay it down right now, this is to canadians, americans , whatever, to label an entire group of people is ignorant and prejudice, and blatently at that. 100% doesnt exsist when it comes to groups of people, 100% arent going to be moronic, 100% arent going to be smart, 100% arent going to participate in a certain activity or know certain things, it takes only ONE to ruin 100, remember that,and seriously, it really angers me to see any1 from any country bashing another. and here are my thoughts on certain topics ignorant masses like to pick at for giving US bad remarks, such as the kerry bush election, when it comes to that , its in my opinion we were choosing the lesser of 2 evils, kerry wasnt exactly very well in himself oh and another thing, not even all of us voted for bush so even if it wasnt that situation >_> your still a mornonic goon for saying all americans are stupid for electing bush...when not even all did vote for him >_> nextly i think government propganda is also to blame for prejudice hatred of americans, media purposely driven in an anti-american tone filled with subliminal ways of making u think a certain way yes american media does the same, but all do also. i could seriously go on but  im not going to waste any more of my time explaining what should be an obvious thought of stupidity, hating an entire group of people, something mr."k2remi" seems to not mind thinking, an example of someone truelly idiotic
1160297
I completely agree with you. There is entirely too much anti-Americanism. Being a Canuck myself, I have nothing but respect for the American people. Now, having said that, here comes the reason for the US bashing that is happening all around the world.\n1. America has become the police of the world, and many people would choose their own bad governments rather than a just and benevolent foreign government.\n2. That just and benevolent government mentioned above is strangely missing from your country. I always found the US Constitution to be a thing of genuine beauty. Does it not say that you are responsible to throw off such governments that detract from the rights of the people?\n3. American Foreign Policy, for the protection of American business interests, not the mutual betterment of all nations.\n4. The attitude that Americans have about their culture and country. The self proclaimed best country on earth, sounds arrogant, and nobody likes an arrogant person.\n5. The fear mongering being put forth by the American media machine. Hasn't anyone noticed that the hard won rights of the individual are disappearing in the name of security? I hope you enjoy living in your police states of the future.\nAs for a Third World War, where can we stand? In line with Bush's for or against policy? If that is my choice, then I must stand against. I now, always have and always will stand against tyranny and evil, even when that repression is claimed to be for my own safety. \nAs for wanting into the US, because you have greater freedoms than most, but not all.
1159308
You've stumbled upon a dirty little secret.  Traditionally people like to say the states is racist and Canada welcoming (Canada never held slaves they say etc)  but Canada has a core of people who see themselves as the descendents of Empire Loyalists--some (not all I hope!) dont like any "new people" in the country --they think British is the real root of Canada (whereas in America the original settlers fought britain to become a country --canada was always the obedient child of Britain)--this leads some people to say you are more Canadian if you are of british (therefore Empire Loyalist) extraction.  Whereas in America --its like: you cannot say that (logically) because they fought to free themselves from the British --so how are you more american if you are from there?  you are more american because your granddaddy was one of the original rebels in the US war of independence? see.... in Canada you can say that. Of course its wrong.  Stay in Canada marry have children until ALL racists die out --thats how you do it my friend. Oh and there are people of british/empire loyalist group who are NOT racist--and they hate those who are.
355330
Americans seem to be less educated than those from other developed countries in the world.\n\nI could go on and on but frankly, Americans can stand to learn a lot more about everything, including Canada.
459334
I really dislike Bush. And if it has anything to do with it, I'm Canadian.
81216
Couldn't tell you about other US Citizens, but I don't hate Canadians.  My first two girlfriends are Canadian, my boss is Canadian and my favorite beer is Canadian. \n\nI think, overall, many US Citizens don't agree with some of the policies that the Canadian Government has.  Personally, it is your country and you should run it how you see fit.\n\nI do wish that you would make it a little harder to become a citizen, but I am not in a position to dictate that - I only know what I have seen as a recruiter.
484350
I think Canadians are A LOT nicer than americans, they are not SOOOO incredibly ... They actually genuinely care for ppl...
1112734
It's all in good fun. With all the politically correctness that American society says we should have, there is almost no one that we can joke around about that won't get overly offended. It's not that Americans don't like Canadians, it's that it's safe to joke with Canadians, because so many of them are such good sports about it. Canada is like a close cousin that you pick on at family gatherings.\n\nAlso, many people say mean things about Canada to be ironic. Someone might say that they hate Canada, which is funny and ironic, because there is pretty much nothing to hate about Canada. \n\nSo, because it's ironic and because it's safe, Americans have made jokes about Canada a soft of trendy running gag. There is no true dislike of Canada here, at least, none from me or anyone I've met.
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I guess it comes from people being hypocrites.Have you ever noticed people in the Middle East are always mad at the U.S. for meddling in their affairs but when they need help who is the first country they turn to.The U.S.!\nBTW I'm Canadian.I don't think Americans are "evil",some of their foreign policies are misguided though.
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Well it is nice to see Americans saying nice things about us.\n\nTo be honest, the last war between Canada and the US was fought in 1812.  Most Americans do not remember this war, but for us it is very important.\n\nYou need to remember that this was only 40 years after the Americans revolted against England.  Loyalists were persecuted and fled the US for their lives and had to resettle in a colder harsher climate.  Canada was still an English colony, and a large number of Americans were immigrating to get free land in the west.\n\nAt the time, Napolean was have a great time in Europe conquering countries and England was fighting for its life.  They were halting shipping and trade with France to try and put them at a disadvantage and losing sailors to desertion and death.  Americans still had a British accent and some Americans were pressed into British Naval service because they were "perceived" as deserters...\n\nRemember too that the US was not the superpower as it is now.  It was a backwater little country of no importance to countries like Germany, France and England.\n\nBecause the US had no navy or troops to speak of back then, rather than taking the fight to England which would be suicide, they felt that Canada would be an easy target.  They're cut off from England, 1/10 the population, most of them were Americans anyway.  So in democratic fashion, they elected officers, each state voted whether to participate or not, and off to war they went.\n\nThey were surprised.  First we had Sir General Isaac Brock who prepped the south western part of Ontario for an attack and the Americans found Canadians waiting.  Second we had Tecumseh and his army.  They were pushed out the US and found a home here in Canada.  They helped big time with support and scouting and raiding American territory.\n\nThirdly, we just didn't want to become Americans.  Colonist volunteers swelled the ranks of the British regulars as well as providing food and support.\n\nThe Americans were stunned as they did not expect to meet this kind of resistance.  British and Canadians occupied Detroit for the duration of the war, plus occupied some islands and settlements in New York and Vermont.\n\nThe Americans burned York (now Toronto) to the ground, British and Canadians set fire to Washington.\n\nCanadians and Americans were bitter enemies for almost 70 years after the war.\n\nTo answer your last question, Canada was never occupied by any foreign power.  We simply gave back what we took.\n\nWe've managed up until WWI to say out of Americna power abuse because we were members of the British Commonwealth.  After WWII we work together with the Americans in joint defence.  They recognize that we are an independant sovereign country and respect this.
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New Zealnaders rather like you Canadians: you make polite guests, and you have charming accents. We share a lot in common, such as government and hatred for all Americans :), and we are both quiet acheivers in international politics. \n\n We don't like the fact that you still have French people, and have stopped playing international cricket and rugby, though. :)
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The brits hate americans because in britain they have a "class system" which in america there is also a class system but its alot more prevalent in the UK. The brits instictively want to find out what a persons class system is when they start a conversation and this same need follows them everywhere. A brit wants to feel superior to an American but the problem with the UK is that it has alot of very poor brits. The US has alot of money so brits will throw their "culture" at americans as fast as they can so the can feel they're a higher "class" even if they're a lower class brit.
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Because Canadians are - on average - just that much smarter than Americans, and therefore adjusted their academic scoring system to reflect that.\n\nIf you doubt me on this - just look at your president !
1050137
They hate us because they know we have saved their asses and they dont want to admit it.  Have you looked at some of the wimpy men from these countries.  Give me a hot blooded american boy to fight a war over a frenchie anyday.
27162
Because there weird and they hate americans.
58248
Wow...I have never heard of anyone hating Canadians...espically Americans. In my job, I talk to Americans all day, and they are usually delighted when they find out I am in Canada. They usually say either "Really? I love Canada. I visited...." and talk about their travels or "I have never been there, I heard it is beautiful" or "Really? Why dont you say 'a-boot' or 'eh'?" :p Well guess I need to keep an eye on this one.
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They don't hate America.  They only loath the US foreign policy and some arrogant Americans.  Besides, don't generalize.  The individuals who come here are not necessarily the ones who screamed "Down with America".  Maybe it's their neighbors.  Go ask them to be sure.