June 19, 2013
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The term anti-Americanism, or anti-American sentiment, refers to opposition or hostility to the policies, culture, society, economics or international role of the United States. Common contemporary negative stereotypes of Americans include that Americans are: aggressive, arrogant, ignorant, overweight, poorly dressed, obsessed with making money, too moralistic and generally obnoxious. Political scientist Brendan O'Connor suggests that Anti-Americanism cannot be isolated as a consistent phenomenon and that the term originated as a rough composite of stereotypes, prejudices and criticisms towards Americans or the United States, evolving to more politically based criticism. French scholar Marie-France Toinet says use of the term "is only fully justified if it implies systematic opposition – a sort of allergic reaction – to America as a whole."
Discussions on anti-Americanism have in most cases lacked a precise definition of what the sentiment entails, which has led to the term being used broadly and in an impressionistic manner, resulting in the inexact impressions of the many expressions described as anti-American.
(via Freebase)
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![Pakistan calls in army to guard embassies as thousands clash with police [Press TV, Iran]](/images/image_cache/base-10778000/10778538/thumbnail.width=304,height=171,grow=1,crop=center.jpg?sig=61e1441456ef1c8cdc2232daf29baa53 "Reuters/Athar Hussain")
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![Hezbollah leader makes rare appearance at massive rally in Lebanon [Press TV, Iran]](/images/image_cache/base-10588000/10588695/thumbnail.width=304,height=171,grow=1,crop=center.jpg?sig=612d70e30ad1fd4fbb7a22cd32aa1103)
