In many places in the world, they have high disregard for tourists from the western world. You have these people that flaunt their money, their wealth, while many of them work hard just to merely live in paradise? It's simply a view of a different perspective.

I met French that supported Bush and like him for his economic policies. Many French, that's why they voted Sarkozy in, that's why they continue to try and loosen some of the heavy regulation and 'equality' that plagues their society. I don't think there is a clear majority that hates Americans outright, the only people who I encountered that didn't like Americans were people that wanted something from Americans.

It's also the fact that the outlook in other countries is different. I don't why everyone thinks America is the center of the universe. I went to Spain and France recently, I was isolated from American news the whole week and it was beautiful. Most foreigners simply don't give a shit.
thcbongman Reviewed by thcbongman on . it's cool to be an american abroad again Suddenly, it may be cool to be an American again abroad Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 | 3:15 PM ET Canadian Press: William J. Kole, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VIENNA, Austria - She was a stranger, and she kissed me. Just for being an American. It happened on the bus on my way to work Wednesday morning, a few hours after compatriots clamouring for change swept Barack Obama to his historic victory. I was on the phone, and the 20-something Austrian woman seated in front of me overheard Rating: 5