An American (female) freind and me too.
She didn't voted for Bush, dislikes the regime and all,...
But when we're talking about things like that and I (have to) say something unpleasant about USA...
She also takes it to personal.
Forgot all about the good things.
She can trash on Belgium and Belgian politics as much as she wants. I even agree. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
And I never take it personal.
But the thing is that Americans are tought to be patriotic from birth. No matter if it's right or wrong... USA, USA, USA
Know what I mean?
It's just completely different way of looking at things.
edit:
this is a reply to Womble's post.
I'm getting old and slow
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