American Sniper

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[zack1234]

Americans are unable to accept "ANY" criticism

Their first reaction blame everyone else and get angry

A American watched the film and said it was a bit like a Propaganda film, he seemd rather embarrassed

The inability to take criticism is a bit sinister

[pipz]

How dare you Zackary! If I wasn't Canadian I would be angry and blame you for me being angry! Not that I am sensitive or anything a wot! 

[Scherf]

Huzzah!

 

[SysError]

Americans are unable to accept "ANY" criticism

Their first reaction blame everyone else and get angry

A American watched the film and said it was a bit like a Propaganda film, he seemd rather embarrassed

The inability to take criticism is a bit sinister

Most Americans are actualy nice reasonable people trying to live an honest life.  They do get drowned out more frequently these days perhaps by an indignation fueled by a culture of victimhood ("This country is going to hell", "You and me are the only ones paying taxes buddy!", "We had individual rights once, do not let that tree of liberty wilt"...).  I must say that all this is actually quite profitable for media organizations among others.  It is probably why we are not going to see an end to all this any time soon.

But anyway, it is not as if you Brits can claim a blight free past.  Some of your greatest hits (on random):

Defense of the Realm Act
India
Rhodesia
The coal miners strikes (both sides)
The English National Soccer Team

(what did I miss?)  

I will say, however, that you guys have shown a capacity to learn.  I wish that that was as true here in America.  

 

[pipz]

But anyway, it is not as if you Brits can claim a blight free past.  Some of your greatest hits (on random):

Let us not forget "Penny Lane" by Sir Paul McCartney and those lovable chaps!   

I must admit I favour this version! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7daIm7zGAc

[zack1234]

 

No one in Liverpool listens to the Beatles, they listen more to American soul music

[Widewing]

Most Americans are actualy nice reasonable people trying to live an honest life.  

My experience has been that this is universal. We have friends in various nations, and the one thing they all have in common is a desire to be left alone to live in peace. To raise their families without conflict, to have a little prosperity and a little better life for their children and grand children. It is a minority who insist on imposing their will on mankind that makes that common desire so difficult to sustain.

[WWhiskey]

Americans are unable to accept "ANY" criticism

Their first reaction blame everyone else and get angry

A American watched the film and said it was a bit like a Propaganda film, he seemd rather embarrassed

The inability to take criticism is a bit sinister

When you encounter Americans , as a Brit,  you should just say thank you and move on!

[68falcon]

My experience has been that this is universal. We have friends in various nations, and the one thing they all have in common is a desire to be left alone to live in peace. To raise their families without conflict, to have a little prosperity and a little better life for their children and grand children. It is a minority who insist on imposing their will on mankind that makes that common desire so difficult to sustain.

+1 

I have friends, acquaintances and relatives in Italy, England, Slovakia and Ireland. They fit the above description perfectly

[zack1234]

When you encounter Americans , as a Brit,  you should just say thank you and move on!

I prove my point

[jimson]

Well, what have we learned?

Lot's don't like the film because it isn't an anti-Bush diatribe. Non Americans don't like American war movies because they are too "American" (ya think?) and Jesse Ventura is an a-hole.

[WWhiskey]

I prove my point

and you prove mine!  Brits rarely do what's right , or good for themselves!

[Widewing]

Americans are unable to accept "ANY" criticism

Their first reaction blame everyone else and get angry

A American watched the film and said it was a bit like a Propaganda film, he seemd rather embarrassed

The inability to take criticism is a bit sinister

Hey Zack, we love you guys anyway.

I've always had a soft spot for Brits. I've always admired the individuality of Britain. Their remarkable national sense of humor. Their love of innovation. Their passion for auto racing, history, and their vivid sense of national identity. Every time I've visited, I felt among friends and family.... Of course, I was among friends and family... My wife's father is/was a Scot, brought here as a child. She has many relatives there. Our last visit was specifically to visit those kind folks.

While there, I dragged her down to Brands Hatch (took the train from Edinburgh to London) for a vintage racing car event. Wonderful! Famous place. We were met later by my oldest step daughter and her cousin for some sight seeing around London. My wife is anxious to go again soon... She is still chasing down her family history.

I love the culture, but still laugh at some things Brits accept with dead seriousness. For example: Brands Hatch names many of its corners after famous Brit race drivers, and some for their location. Between Westfield Bend and Sheene Curve is Dingle Dell. Yep, Dingle Dell. Only Brits could name something Dingle Dell and not understand how hilarious that is to Americans.

My only real complaint for Brits, is their immigration policy, which threatens their wonderful culture... Tighten that up, lads.... Yeah, I know... Pot-kettle....

[SysError]

My experience has been that this is universal. We have friends in various nations, and the one thing they all have in common is a desire to be left alone to live in peace. To raise their families without conflict, to have a little prosperity and a little better life for their children and grand children. It is a minority who insist on imposing their will on mankind that makes that common desire so difficult to sustain.