I am a Chinese, came here (US) merely five years ago. So please pardon me for my English.
I used to be (five years ago) a hardcore Chinese-gov-hater. It is mainly because of my family. My grandfather was threw into jail in 1950's because his brother used to be a senate of the GMT gov. He died in prison and my family never recover his body. Also my father also suffered a lot during the culture revolution becasue of his family background.
Therefore, finally I got to come to US, the "Perfect" country in my father's and my own mind. I was really really excited. I arrived here just several days before the 2000 election, which I didn't really give a damn at that time. However, during these years here in US. My mind really changed dramatically. I start to learn stuff through politics. Especailly during the 2004 election. I saw ignorace, arrogance and stupidity everywhere. I finally realized that people are not that different across the oceans, really. Democracy is not that perfect. While at the same time, since I got the chance to look at my homeland from a long distance, I believe I can see things in a more rational way. It is true, that there are probably more ignorant people in China than in US. But the ignorace in a developed country in less endurable. When a person becomes a patriot and he is nobody if not because of his patriotism, the person becomes a redneck.
I agree, US is still the best country in the world. It is still the "shining city on a hill". And China is still a totalitiarian third world country. But the difference between the two system, please allow me to say, is much smaller than I had thought five year ago. Probably I expected too much from this country.
While it is true that US is the "shining city on a hill", it is also true that people live in the city are tend to ignore what is happening outside of the city, afterall it is the city on the top of the hill and it is in the spotlight, which make the rest of the world dimmer, therefore, less noticable. But, my friend, this arrogance is the cause of ultimate ignorance. It is why you will invade a country thinking that you are spreading democracy, but end up with totally different results. Please look at a DIFFERENT country DIFFERENTLY. The world was not founded two hundred years ago! China is not just a country full of Ku-Fu crap, it is a huge, populous and complicated one instead. Majority of the people there just try to lead a good life. As for the government, it is bad, very bad, I know. But to improve the system you have to do it bit by bit and do it in a Chinese way. If you ask me if I think the Communist gov. should be turn down or not, my answer will be "Sure!". But if you suggest to have US to invade China to get rid off the gov. My answer will be "Hell No! Stupid!"
If you believe that Bush is there in Iraq for democracy, you are too naive. If you believe the rest of the world is the same as US, you are stupid. People will elect a president just because he is against abortion, gay rights or being a true Christian. Man, that's lame! So shortsighted and narrowminded! You should be shame of your own country just for that, even liberals! You guys failed to lead the world, even worse, you are behind some part of the world!
When 9/11 happened, I felt painful for New York, I love that city. I thought as a great country, US will go throught it just fine elegently. I was wrong. US failed the test. People are scared! Fear is everywhere. Religious right took over the power. I am sad, seriouslly, for the US. A government like this was elected AGAIN, becasue of ignorance and stupidity all over the place.
Finally, let me say, it is easier to critizise other people or country's problem. However, if you didn't solve your own problem here before you say anything about others, it will make you looks really really redneckish. Also, keep in mind, popular anti-Americanism in the world didn't come out with no reason. I agree part of it is because of jearlous sentiment, but I also believe US should take responsibility of it as well.
Live in the spotlight and as the same time being able to see the rest of world clear is difficult, but I still believe in this country and people.
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I am a Chinese, came here (US) merely five years ago. So please pardon me for my English. I used to be (five years ago) a hardcore Chinese-gov-hater. It is mainly because of my family. My grandfather was threw into jail in 1950's because his brother used to be a senate of the GMT gov. He died in prison and my family never recover his body. Also my father also suffered a lot during the culture revolution becasue of his family background. Therefore, finally I got to come to US, the "Perfect" country in my father's and my own mind. I was really really excited. I arrived here just several days before the 2000 election, which I didn't really give a damn at that time. However, during these years here in US. My mind really changed dramatically. I start to learn stuff through politics. Especailly during the 2004 election. I saw ignorace, arrogance and stupidity everywhere. I finally realized that people are not that different across the oceans, really. Democracy is not that perfect. While at the same time, since I got the chance to look at my homeland from a long distance, I believe I can see things in a more rational way. It is true, that there are probably more ignorant people in China than in US. But the ignorace in a developed country in less endurable. When a person becomes a patriot and he is nobody if not because of his patriotism, the person becomes a redneck. I agree, US is still the best country in the world. It is still the "shining city on a hill". And China is still a totalitiarian third world country. But the difference between the two system, please allow me to say, is much smaller than I had thought five year ago. Probably I expected too much from this country. While it is true that US is the "shining city on a hill", it is also true that people live in the city are tend to ignore what is happening outside of the city, afterall it is the city on the top of the hill and it is in the spotlight, which make the rest of the world dimmer, therefore, less noticable. But, my friend, this arrogance is the cause of ultimate ignorance. It is why you will invade a country thinking that you are spreading democracy, but end up with totally different results. Please look at a DIFFERENT country DIFFERENTLY. The world was not founded two hundred years ago! China is not just a country full of Ku-Fu crap, it is a huge, populous and complicated one instead. Majority of the people there just try to lead a good life. As for the government, it is bad, very bad, I know. But to improve the system you have to do it bit by bit and do it in a Chinese way. If you ask me if I think the Communist gov. should be turn down or not, my answer will be "Sure!". But if you suggest to have US to invade China to get rid off the gov. My answer will be "Hell No! Stupid!" If you believe that Bush is there in Iraq for democracy, you are too naive. If you believe the rest of the world is the same as US, you are stupid. People will elect a president just because he is against abortion, gay rights or being a true Christian. Man, that's lame! So shortsighted and narrowminded! You should be shame of your own country just for that, even liberals! You guys failed to lead the world, even worse, you are behind some part of the world! When 9/11 happened, I felt painful for New York, I love that city. I thought as a great country, US will go throught it just fine elegently. I was wrong. US failed the test. People are scared! Fear is everywhere. Religious right took over the power. I am sad, seriouslly, for the US. A government like this was elected AGAIN, becasue of ignorance and stupidity all over the place. Finally, let me say, it is easier to critizise other people or country's problem. However, if you didn't solve your own problem here before you say anything about others, it will make you looks really really redneckish. Also, keep in mind, popular anti-Americanism in the world didn't come out with no reason. I agree part of it is because of jearlous sentiment, but I also believe US should take responsibility of it as well. Live in the spotlight and as the same time being able to see the rest of world clear is difficult, but I still believe in this country and people.