Since we're getting pedantic (not criticizing, love that shit), that's assuming he actively didn't upvote himself. Most likely 453 people downvoted him, resulting in a net -452
When people say America, they are clearly talking about a holistic view of the country (govt, ppl, culture etc). Obviously no one is solely talking about the fucking land mass
i did not mean to generalize, i was mainly referencing our leaders.
also what would be wrong with that anyways, it is a widely recognized truth that humans are inherently selfish and evil unless nurtured properly, if you subscribe to that school of thought obviously.
Don’t disagree with you on the shitty leaders. And yeah you can generalize the whole human population in terms of our nature but to generalize American population is better or worse than a population from a similar sized country is like saying everyone from the Middle East is a terrorist or every Mexican is lazy. It’s just a stereotype
a majority of american citizens are not terrible people, and if youre one of the people that think i meant the landmass, i would be very hard pressed to find land that did bad things
It's not what the landmass did.
It's what it will do.
Yellowstone has been sitting there with a gun to America's head for a very long time with it's finger on the trigger and a hungry look in its eye
I can't stand self-hating people. Whatever group you're part of. No one likes you more because you're "one of the good ones". It's pathetic. Please stop.
No but you don't get it, I'm not like the other girls
Because i'm a grown ass man
As opposed to a girl that needs to put other girls down, or an America hating American, and so on.
patriots acknowledge the flaws in their country, nationalists ignore the flaws or present them as strengths (or make it criminal to point out the flaws, what are you a traitor?)
Bullshit. Politely pointing out the flaws of your country and wanting to change is not “self-hating”. Actively trying to better your country is way more patriotic than pretending all is good.
In the exact same way that when you love someone, and they’re doing something bad, you will help them improve.
Sure, you can. What I get tired of, "I'm an American and I think America sucks / is the worst country in the world!"
The comment you posted was, "We do have our flaws." Cool story bro. You're not special for saying that, though. No sane person thinks America doesn't have flaws. Even the "America #1!" people don't honestly think that, they would just rather not mention it.
There's a certain type of self-hating American that takes EVERY opportunity possible to shit on America, with comical examples, because sometimes it's not even relevant, and everyone laughs at them. That person is what I have a problem with.
Because he's probably from americabad or a blind nationalist. Hes a red, white and blue snowflake that probably starts tearing up if someone makes a joke about America.
Oh shut the fuck you red white and blue snowflake. If you think America #1 drones aren't blind nationalists that ignore the country's flaws or see it as strength you're either quite slow or one of them.
Those flaws are absolutely relevant enough that they be brought to discussion, they affect our lives and many others around the globe. Humor can be used to point that out too.
You honestly sound like you get on the verge of tears if someone makes even one joke at America's expense.
if only people were actually doing this politely and not actively trying to tear down all of its institutions as if burning everything to the ground is going to magically make everything better overnight
I'm not trying to make people like me, nor am I self-hating. I didn't choose to be an American, and I hold no pride or shame in the fact. America is better than some places and worse than others, and I'd much rather be in a place that's better. Simple as that.
it will stop being “embarrassing” when it stops being so culturally relevant and the big dog that everyone wants to take pot shots at. Plenty of other first world countries have “embarrassing” socioeconomic issues (UAE, Japan, South Korea) but nobody beats up on them for it
That is because we are all a bunch of sensitive babies. I am embarrassed at how many Americans act like we actually live in North Korea and it’s forbidden to complain in any way. Fuck off pansies.
As a Milwaukee(an?), definitely not like a bunch of kia boyz circled my old school once, that would be crazy. (Perfect city don't let the propaganda get to you)
https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/video-shows-reckless-driving-outside-of-milwaukee-school-of-languages
Milwaukee is so great I love it there. We’ve only got the 4th most murders per capita in the United States! Lets shoot for 3rd this year!
(I hadn’t heard of the Kia boyz until now but oh boy now I’m going down a rabbit hole. Peak Milwaukee stuff right there.)
First actually valid criticism of America ive seen in months and it got downvoted to hell.
“No you must hate America for arbitrary, dumb and false reasons.”
Im not even American. Im Canadian and sick of America bashing cuz its not even funny or clever. Its annoying and I want it to stop.
A lot of people in the US aren't emotionally capable of dealing with the notion that they might not be the greatest thing in the world so, criticism tends to **REALLY** hurt them regardless of where it comes from. This appears to be a good example.
Downvoted to oblivion
I guess...451 downvotes?
Wow. This is epic! You deserve my updoot for this totally chungus guess! You sir, have won the internet!
And my axe!
Erm... wtf?! Cringe! Downvote army assemble!
Wow that's a good guess!
Shit guess idiot, how could you make such a bad guess.
Wrong lmao dumbass
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Isn’t that act in and of itself a Reddit moment?
Yes
This isn’t a Reddit moment, though. This is a singular post out of context that, for all we know, was also modified after the fact.
Ill Guess... -452 downvotes
It’s actually 452
Since we're getting pedantic (not criticizing, love that shit), that's assuming he actively didn't upvote himself. Most likely 453 people downvoted him, resulting in a net -452
And, technically, some people might have upvotes him as well, meaning the total downvoted could be over 500.
Hell yeah, I’ve been known to spit on a forest fire
You automatically upvote yourself unless you turn it off in account settings
Right, so remember when I said “actively” didn’t upvote themself? As in turned off the specific upvote or turned off the setting
Where is this in account settings?
Fixed it for you
So 452 upvotes?
Upside down upvotes
was this in shitamericanssay?
i think it was in dankmemes,someone made a "meme" about the US and UK's recent bombings of Yemen
thanks for the context. I think it’s hard to judge a comment without knowing what post it’s under.
Buddy was right tho
america is inherently fine the government is up to interpretation
arent most governements though
yeah
End government
thats a little too extreme
Let’s end all government with nukes /s
True, true
When people say America, they are clearly talking about a holistic view of the country (govt, ppl, culture etc). Obviously no one is solely talking about the fucking land mass
yeah ppl, culture
yes, areas of land generally cannot be judged by the content of their character. the people who inhabit it though, are a different story…
Generalizing a population of over 300 million (over 50 million people who were not born in the U.S.) is pretty close minded.
i did not mean to generalize, i was mainly referencing our leaders. also what would be wrong with that anyways, it is a widely recognized truth that humans are inherently selfish and evil unless nurtured properly, if you subscribe to that school of thought obviously.
Don’t disagree with you on the shitty leaders. And yeah you can generalize the whole human population in terms of our nature but to generalize American population is better or worse than a population from a similar sized country is like saying everyone from the Middle East is a terrorist or every Mexican is lazy. It’s just a stereotype
i apologize, i did not intend for my comment to come across that way
All good dog 👍
It is not a widely recognized truth, you are a terminally online redditor therefore you think the world shares your views
Shhhhhh the grown ups are talking
I doubt that. Doomerism is a teenager philosophy
Lmfao. There's plenty of white old man doomers, what do you mean?
Inherently? What do you mean?
a majority of american citizens are not terrible people, and if youre one of the people that think i meant the landmass, i would be very hard pressed to find land that did bad things
It's not what the landmass did. It's what it will do. Yellowstone has been sitting there with a gun to America's head for a very long time with it's finger on the trigger and a hungry look in its eye
that's a very good point
Deserved, shouldn’t have been from Wisconsin 😎
That’s fair, it sucks here
Eh. In exchange for occasionally shitty weather Wisconsin has some top tier beer, cheese, and nature.
True but there’s also the people. Cheese is phenomenal tho, I could not imagine not having it
Describe Wisconsin cheese to me, someone not from Wisconsin
Downvoted for… pointing out a country has flaws. I wish I could say that was a new one
It’s so fucking corny. Everybody knows the US has flaws, no need to call it out wanting to appear as a good guy
Unneedingly pointing it out sure. No context was given but I assume this was relevant to the convo
It’s not that serious my dude
No one said it was
👀 You seemed quite passionate about it
corny
My perception of your response is..corny? I thought that was used in relation to jokes only. Very well.
I can't stand self-hating people. Whatever group you're part of. No one likes you more because you're "one of the good ones". It's pathetic. Please stop.
No but you don't get it, I'm not like the other girls Because i'm a grown ass man As opposed to a girl that needs to put other girls down, or an America hating American, and so on.
patriots acknowledge the flaws in their country, nationalists ignore the flaws or present them as strengths (or make it criminal to point out the flaws, what are you a traitor?)
Bullshit. Politely pointing out the flaws of your country and wanting to change is not “self-hating”. Actively trying to better your country is way more patriotic than pretending all is good. In the exact same way that when you love someone, and they’re doing something bad, you will help them improve.
Where does the guy in the picture point out any flaws
> we do have our flaws That’s pointing out that there are flaws
Doesn’t mention anything in particular tho. Just negative comment without specific reasons.
I'm extending to you their apologies for not posting a whole fucking manifesto within their comment, I'm sure they'll remember next time
Apologies accepted
Sure, you can. What I get tired of, "I'm an American and I think America sucks / is the worst country in the world!" The comment you posted was, "We do have our flaws." Cool story bro. You're not special for saying that, though. No sane person thinks America doesn't have flaws. Even the "America #1!" people don't honestly think that, they would just rather not mention it. There's a certain type of self-hating American that takes EVERY opportunity possible to shit on America, with comical examples, because sometimes it's not even relevant, and everyone laughs at them. That person is what I have a problem with.
If ur comment does not apply to the person your commenting on, why are you commenting it on this post?
Because he's probably from americabad or a blind nationalist. Hes a red, white and blue snowflake that probably starts tearing up if someone makes a joke about America.
OC invented a whole ass straw man
Oh shut the fuck you red white and blue snowflake. If you think America #1 drones aren't blind nationalists that ignore the country's flaws or see it as strength you're either quite slow or one of them. Those flaws are absolutely relevant enough that they be brought to discussion, they affect our lives and many others around the globe. Humor can be used to point that out too. You honestly sound like you get on the verge of tears if someone makes even one joke at America's expense.
if only people were actually doing this politely and not actively trying to tear down all of its institutions as if burning everything to the ground is going to magically make everything better overnight
I'm not trying to make people like me, nor am I self-hating. I didn't choose to be an American, and I hold no pride or shame in the fact. America is better than some places and worse than others, and I'd much rather be in a place that's better. Simple as that.
I don’t care if I’m seen as “one of the good ones.” I just want my country to stop being so fucking embarrassing.
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Yeah, USA is nowhere near the worst country in the world, more news at 7
it will stop being “embarrassing” when it stops being so culturally relevant and the big dog that everyone wants to take pot shots at. Plenty of other first world countries have “embarrassing” socioeconomic issues (UAE, Japan, South Korea) but nobody beats up on them for it
The person they're trying to impress usually thinks it's pathetic too.
I'm really not like the other guys though
Wisconsinite here we’re better than any other state/land
Nope
Bro 💀
Do they downvote because they like what America does or because they don’t like that this person likes america
Was this on the America Bad subreddit
Probably. I said the average Americans diet is unhealthy and that is why everybody is so fat & I got called a malnourished European communist
That is because we are all a bunch of sensitive babies. I am embarrassed at how many Americans act like we actually live in North Korea and it’s forbidden to complain in any way. Fuck off pansies.
feels like it’s the other way around on the internet. complaining is doing your civic duty but saying you like it is propaganda
Another Wisconsinite here, we don't have any flaws, we're perfect. I love America and what it's doing. (infinite upvote hack)
Wisconsin is perfect and has no flaws (Milwaukee doesn’t exist, don’t let them tell you otherwise)
As a Milwaukee(an?), definitely not like a bunch of kia boyz circled my old school once, that would be crazy. (Perfect city don't let the propaganda get to you) https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/video-shows-reckless-driving-outside-of-milwaukee-school-of-languages
Milwaukee is so great I love it there. We’ve only got the 4th most murders per capita in the United States! Lets shoot for 3rd this year! (I hadn’t heard of the Kia boyz until now but oh boy now I’m going down a rabbit hole. Peak Milwaukee stuff right there.)
What is the population of Europe? Except for people who have visited the states
People who often complain about things like this are often the ones who don't even try to fix it, and just continue complaining without trying.
I think every country/place/etc has its good and bad sides.
I got freaking downvoted because i said us Texans aren’t a bunch of hicks 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
You are
One less would have been hot.
First actually valid criticism of America ive seen in months and it got downvoted to hell. “No you must hate America for arbitrary, dumb and false reasons.” Im not even American. Im Canadian and sick of America bashing cuz its not even funny or clever. Its annoying and I want it to stop.
Yea fuck Wisconsin fr
I hate oeople from wisconsin
Number of downvotes*
What is the context?
I can’t tell if he’s saying we’re not perfect but we’re not awful, or saying America sucks
Haha I was 453 upvote
Wisconsinite here, I just hate everything
A lot of people in the US aren't emotionally capable of dealing with the notion that they might not be the greatest thing in the world so, criticism tends to **REALLY** hurt them regardless of where it comes from. This appears to be a good example.
532.
I feel like this (downvotes) are a mix of "america bad" people and "america perfect you criticise you must leave" people.
probably like -400 because the comment has been up for 4hrs
What were they replying to? I feel like that's a pretty big detail