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| | Many [[Islam]]ic and [[Marxist]] regimes are noted for their anti-American sentiments - often disguised as criticism of the [[War on Terror]]. Those with anti-American sentiments often lack the [[liberty]] celebrated in America and therefore hate America because of the [[freedom]]s available to the American people. Many anti-Americans, which include even some American citizens, are [[liberal]]s who believe that other nations are equal to or beyond America in their achievements. There are some others who envy America's [[military]] might and ability to spread [[democracy]] who dislike America for doing so. | | Many [[Islam]]ic and [[Marxist]] regimes are noted for their anti-American sentiments - often disguised as criticism of the [[War on Terror]]. Those with anti-American sentiments often lack the [[liberty]] celebrated in America and therefore hate America because of the [[freedom]]s available to the American people. Many anti-Americans, which include even some American citizens, are [[liberal]]s who believe that other nations are equal to or beyond America in their achievements. There are some others who envy America's [[military]] might and ability to spread [[democracy]] who dislike America for doing so. |
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| − | "Anti-Americanism is not only the world’s most pernicious and ubiquitous ideology — it is also the most tenacious. In fact, it has taken on some aspects of a religion." <ref>[http://www.nysun.com/news/america-s-moral-authority America’s Moral Authority], Daniel Johnson, ''[[New York Sun|The New York Sun]]'', May 1, 2008</ref> | + | "Anti-Americanism is not only the world’s most pernicious and ubiquitous ideology — it is also the most tenacious. In fact, it has taken on some aspects of a religion." <ref>[http://www.nysun.com/news/america-s-moral-authority America’s Moral Authority], Daniel Johnson, ''[[New York Sun|The New York Sun]]'', May 1, 2008</ref> It "is the prevailing disease of intellectuals today."<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/global/2003/0721/017.html Anti-Americanism Is Racist Envy], Paul Johnson, ''[[Forbes|Forbes.com]]'', July 21, 2003</ref> Anti-Americanism is increasingly becoming common even among Americans. |
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| − | "Anti-Americanism is the prevailing disease of intellectuals today." <ref>[http://www.forbes.com/global/2003/0721/017.html Anti-Americanism Is Racist Envy], Paul Johnson, ''[[Forbes|Forbes.com]]'', July 21, 2003</ref> | |
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| | ==Anti-Americanism and the Liberal Anti-Self-Defense Movement== | | ==Anti-Americanism and the Liberal Anti-Self-Defense Movement== |
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| | ==Anti-Americanism and anti-war== | | ==Anti-Americanism and anti-war== |
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| − | A large part of the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War dealt with promoting anti-Americanism, often being used to root for the enemy such as the Vietcong, and later al Qaeda. | + | A large part of the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War dealt with promoting anti-Americanism, often being used to root for the enemy such as the Vietcong, and later, al Qaeda. |
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| | During Bill Clinton's college days in the 1960s up to the 1970s, he also attended, participated in, and even organized various anti-American protest rallies, which included reading from the ''Quotations of Mao Zedong'', and even going as far as to have the student protestors yell "Down with U.S." and distributing leaflets describing Richard Nixon as an "imperialist chieftain." Lt. Colonel Tom McKenney of the Marine Corps indicated that this ultimately had roots towards Clinton's later questionable treatment of the United States Military during his time as President of the United States.<ref>https://youtu.be/JEhzdZvQ1WM?t=4808</ref> | | During Bill Clinton's college days in the 1960s up to the 1970s, he also attended, participated in, and even organized various anti-American protest rallies, which included reading from the ''Quotations of Mao Zedong'', and even going as far as to have the student protestors yell "Down with U.S." and distributing leaflets describing Richard Nixon as an "imperialist chieftain." Lt. Colonel Tom McKenney of the Marine Corps indicated that this ultimately had roots towards Clinton's later questionable treatment of the United States Military during his time as President of the United States.<ref>https://youtu.be/JEhzdZvQ1WM?t=4808</ref> |
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| | + | According to a survey commissioned by the Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness and conducted by YouGov, 50% of [[Millennials]] described the U.S. as "sexist," 49% described it as "racist," 46% even described it as more "racist" than other countries, and 38% did not believe one should be proud of American history, among other anti-American beliefs.<ref>Wolverton, Joe (December 2, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/30796-44-percent-of-young-americans-believe-barack-obama-had-bigger-impact-than-george-washington 44 Percent of Young Americans Believe Barack Obama Had "Bigger Impact" Than George Washington]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 2, 2018.</ref><ref>Morris, Kyle (November 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/27/shocking-poll-young-americans-believe-u-s-is-most-racist-nation/ Shocking Poll: Young Americans Believe U.S. Is Most Racist Nation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 2, 2018.</ref> |
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| | ==References== | | ==References== |
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| | [[Category:Anti Second Amendment]] | | [[Category:Anti Second Amendment]] |
| | [[Category:Liberal Traits]] | | [[Category:Liberal Traits]] |