Is the US really hated by the majority of people in the world?
544650
America is a very powerful nation.  Power is the ability to coerce people to do things they otherwise wouldn't do - and that tends to make people upset.  America is also a very wealthy nation - and wealth generates envy and resentment.  So yes - I'd say America is not widely loved.  So what of it ?  Wealth and power come at a price - are you willing to give those things up just to make people like you ?
1169287
You are talking about the America before George Bush. Don't be so quick to jump on the "I hate America" bandwagon. Most people hate us simply because they do not enjoy the freedoms we have here and they are envious of that. Move here and change your attitude.
1147497
I have no idea.  i am a American, and i live in England, and everyone has their little opinion on America and its so annoying, people think they're experts on America, and they've never even been there.  If I was to talk bad about a third world country people would think i was rude and stuck-up, but for some reason people from other countries think they can sat whatever they want about my country.  I have met Africans from really bad countries and they have the audacity to talk about America and how violent it is, when they live in country that is at war or is far more violent than America.  I think alot of them are jealous and wish they could live in the most powerful country in the world.
176134
I will give you my opinion as a foreigner to the United States. I am from Guatemala, and the majority of people to whom I speak with, consider that since Mr Bush is in office, the United States is largely hated all around the world.  I hang out with a lot of tourists and volunteers and I can tell you that it is safer and nicer all around to have friends other than Americans.  The whole American mentality that you are the "Most powerful country in the world" is absolutely absurd.  Most powerful compared to what?  No country is powerful against the power of Nature, and Katrina, wild fires, Mudslides and other occurrences will prove me right.  A little humility would do you wonders.\nOf course this is not say that ALL americans are hateful.  The thing is that many are and they are actually very noisy and ocupying places of power at the moment, so they are more noticeable.  I pray for the day when things change for the better and we can all live like brothers in this world, because at this rate, we are going down....
868332
Supposibly, the US is one of those countries and people that hateus say the world is under our control.
386806
the UN is a relic of governments that existed 50 years ago, whose economic differences/advantages have turned them against one another in jealous rage.  the truth is, everyone hates America because we have wealth and arent afraid to flaunt it
461238
I don't think all Middle Easterners hate Americans, but I think there are some who abhor Western influence in that region of the world.  There are others who hate us due to intolerant religious dogma and there are others still who hate us for our unwavering support of Israel.  Keep in mind that some of the Islamofascists also seek a global caliphate, where Islamic law is the guiding principle for each nation...no exemption.  Add all of that together and you have a sizeable chunk of the Middle East that hates us, but I hope it isn't all Middle Easterners.
711668
The real deal with us British who some over the pond label as "anti-American" is not that we are against the American people as such. What I, as an "anti-American" dislike is the policies of successive USA governments. As individuals, almost all the Americans I have ever come in contact with, have been brilliant - good company and very hospitable. Good people in every way. Its just a pity that such good people never seem to get the kind of government they deserve.
348200
I must preface what I have to say just a bit...I love America, and what I say here is not a reflection on ALL Americans, but how we have gotten the reputation that we have!           I have traveled extensively and it is true Americans are VERY disliked! It because of a few different reasons. One being entitlement. Most American think they are due the best and fastest service, that they are entitled to tell other people how to live and what to believe. We are a nation that is very spoiled and really has no grasp on other peoples lives. Americans...I hate to say are a complacent people also, which leads to mis-understanding from other cultural groups. Finally there is our President...I think from what you wrote above I need not expound on this issue. Yes Americans ARE very dis-liked, but this is not all together unfounded.
476987
Bush because he is giving us a bad name throughout the world.  The world does not generally hate Americans per se.  They hate what our government is doing - sticking their noses in everbody's business.
801039
You think there's only one?\n\nFirst, until Bush there were still a lot of people all over the world who didn't hate America (which is surprising, when you think about it).\n\nFor over a century America has supported many of the most brutal and oppressive governments in the world, in many cases, we put them into power in the first place (Shah of Iran and Pinochet spring to mind).\n\nWe are the sole supporters of Israel, which the rest of the world has often tried to officially condemn and sanction for its appalling abuse of human rights.\n\nCurrently, our Ambassador the the UN believes that America has the right to murder and steal from anyone we want, simply because we are powerful enough to get away with it. (He has said so publicly.)\n\nA lot of people all over the world are really sick of Americans saying things like "We're the only country in the world with freedoms like freedom speech." This is false, and shows the world that Americans are ignorant, arrogant bigots.\n\nAmericans consume more resources, and generate more pollution, per capita than any other people -- by far.\n\nAmerica commits torture (and doesn't care who knows it). America has the death penalty.\n\nAmerica has the worst infant mortality rate of any developed country.\n\nYet Americans act as though none of these things were true, and brag and swagger and put down everyone else, as though they weren't intelligent, civilized people.\n\nAmerica attacked and destroyed a much smaller and less powerful country for no reason, and turned its resources over to known thieves.\n\nMost people (mistakenly) believe we elected one of the worst, most brutal, ignorant, arrogant morons in the world -- twice -- to the position of most dangerous -- whoops! I mean most powerful person in the world.\n\nAmerican foreign policy has been driven by a Puritan-Christian "morality" (that's deeply immoral) and which we try to foist on the rest of the world against their will.\n\nAmerica, the richest country in the world, gives a smaller percent of our wealth in aid than any civilized country.\n\nWell, the list goes on and on, but the above are a few of the reasons many people in other countries hate America.
666994
People don't hate america.What they hate is the dogmatic way you do things.You can have any government you like, so long as it's proamerican Other than israel thers not a democratically elected government in the middle east.But when democratically electd governments don't toe the us line, like france germany out comes the big stick.Americas attitude you are entitled to your opinion,so long as it agrees with ours
1112030
the reason most people hate is because of arrogance. people need to be more educated about the entire world rather than just there small part of it. if people could truely get a global perspective on the world it would help them understand it better.
1095460
We do not all think we are the best.  I am no better than any other man or woman.  We all bleed the same.  And lets face it, Italy is going to kick the $hit out of the US soccer team. But there are vastly huge differences in the freedoms of the USA and other countries.  The USA has many different climates.  If you don't like a certain area, you just pack up and move. That's freedom.  This country was founded by protestants, but even if you are a Satan worshiper, your rights are protected under the US Constitution.  The reason 71% of Europe hates the US is because of one A$$ Clown! Our president.  He has made terrible decisions that have made the rest of the world hate us.  As Americans we have the right to make a change by voting, and believe me, the American people will make serious changes in our government in 2008.  Just give us some time.  The American people are not out to make enemies even though our government is.  Believe me the American people are just as pissed off at Bush as the rest of the world, but one of the things that makes this country so great is the ability of the people to change our government.  By no means does this make us better than anyone else in the world. It simply means that those who have the ability to change things have a responsibility to change things.
585727
Yes, I totally agree!\n\nI'm not trying to sound ignorant here, but the average American is rather close-minded to the rest of the world. They need to get their heads out of their butts, and learn that others really do exist out there. \n\nI think that's part of the overall reason why other nations feel resentment towards them.
344489
We don't hate the American people, they're victims of their own media and education systems. What we are strongly against is the current American governament which is a worse lier than gobelz .
400932
none of the above.  The US seems to attracts all kinds of people from all walks of life.  Its still a melting pot and all kinds of weirdos exist.  Some we like some we hate.  It's all a part of life.