as to the question why do other countries hate america i'll tell you why the whole islamic religion is conservative and is under control by their religion that isn't wrong jus different. We also have a lot of opportunities here in the usa so i figure that jealousy obviously plays into it as well. Yeah you have your rather common case of redneck racist dickweed but that goes with everything and everyone. In europe there are assholes in china there are assholes this goes on and on that is life. Communistic nations are that for a reason they are newly developing and need the central control for more efficient use of resources. But i am pissed off because people point a finger at us and say we attack helpless nations, tell me are any of you in war do you know how it happens if you are then all respects to you that is one hell of a commitment and a sign you care about your nation. That being said if you have not experienced getting planes launched into your world trade center towers then don't criticize us because we attack these "helpless" developing nations. If by helpless you mean a woman pushing a stroller with a 155mm artillery shell then by all means they are helpless but don't criticize because we defend our freedoms and our people.