I used to wonder why other countries, for which we have done many good things, disliked us as much as they do. We have saved them from their enemies, fed them, helped in disasters and continue to be their protectors. You'd think they would love us!
Often when people find themselves dependent upon others, they resent the other instead of being grateful. Some quirk in human nature rebels when our pride is injured. In the cases of these countries, however, it must be immensely painful because it is the equivalent of a small girl coming to the rescue of a giant of a man. Here we are, an upstart country just 135 years old, and the most powerful in history, rescuing civilizations which were once the marvel of their ages. With hundreds, even thousands of years of proud history behind them, a young country made up of mongrels of all nationalities have had to save them. That's gotta hurt!
If we are not the envy of the world, we should be. Even if they would not admit it, I'm guessing that the dislike is fueled by envy and jealousy. Somehow though, when they find themselves among us, they don't mind taking advantage of what we have to offer. Suddenly they join the ranks of the hated and dessert the haters.
Often when people find themselves dependent upon others, they resent the other instead of being grateful. Some quirk in human nature rebels when our pride is injured. In the cases of these countries, however, it must be immensely painful because it is the equivalent of a small girl coming to the rescue of a giant of a man. Here we are, an upstart country just 135 years old, and the most powerful in history, rescuing civilizations which were once the marvel of their ages. With hundreds, even thousands of years of proud history behind them, a young country made up of mongrels of all nationalities have had to save them. That's gotta hurt!
If we are not the envy of the world, we should be. Even if they would not admit it, I'm guessing that the dislike is fueled by envy and jealousy. Somehow though, when they find themselves among us, they don't mind taking advantage of what we have to offer. Suddenly they join the ranks of the hated and dessert the haters.
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