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08-14-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DaisukeKigurou View Post
Yeah, but I think they're warping my mind into believing what THEY believe. I know some of you don't believe this but from what I've read from most of the post and actually talking to people from the country, Japan isn't that bad. My question is, why do many americans go over board and CLAIM their country is better than all the rest. I just believe it's a country like the rest. Not trying to be racist if it seems like that, but I REALLY can't stand people like this.
First, you really need to read this thread: http://www.japanforum.com/forum/livi...ive-japan.html

Second, no offense, but I think we are getting a lopsided view of things here. I bet the story your parents would tell has a very different nuance, with you being obsessed by all things Japanese and a loathing for America (as evidenced by your line "all countries have their problems but IMHO I think that our country in these recent years has the most." It sounds to me like you are combining anti-American sentiments with a starry-eyed view of Japan, to a degree that your parents feel is unhealthy. Fact is, America IS one of the best nations on Earth (and there is no "American race"), and Japan is a great country too, but probably not how you picture it.


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