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Do you dislike all Americans because of their President?

A very similar post was up for a short time yesterday before being removed for reasons only known to the poster. However, the deletion meant that some very positive comments disappeared along with an interesting sub-thread with views about why Trump was considered the lesser of two evils to some voters. I am giving a chance to those who responded to re-post or for new contributions.

Here's my answer:

No. I know of many fine Americans who have morals and integrity and who are suffering a great deal of angst an the moment as they see what's happening.
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Burnley123 · 41-45, M
It brings an interesting wider question:

Should you judge a people for the sins of the nation state?

Our native UK is now a middle-sized nation that has negligible global impact. In the 19th century, 'we' were the world's most powerful nation and did a lot of bad things. Our colonial legacy still has enormous impact the world over: from Africa to India, to Canada to America itself. . You can even make the case (based on history, shared language etc) that modern America is the successor to the British empire.

Are we to blame for the sins of our compatriots and our great grandfathers? No, but it's good to be aware of it and acknowledge the problems with the legacy.
FreddieUK · 70-79, M
@Burnley123 Very much so.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@Burnley123 Ooh, I wouldn't say Britian's worlwide impact is "negligible" but much of it is behind the scenes, in the myriad of international bodies, treaties and activities in which we participate.

To answer your two questions though, no we should not and no we are not; but as you say we should not sweep the sins of the past under the carpet. We should be far less self-deprecating though, and instead highlight the good things we have done over the centuries..