Typically, it goes something like this – either they will respond with, “America is messed up. I would never go there, not even to visit.” Or, they will respond with something along the lines of, “I love America. Its government can do some whacky things, but the people are great, and it’s a beautiful country!” Take your pick. It’s one or the other. But, what exactly is it that causes America to be so “messed up?” Even America’s own politicians can’t seem to stop talking about how messed up things are. Well, today we’re going to take a deeper look. Are things really as bad as everyone seems to think they are? These are 25 common misconceptions about the United States that simply aren’t true! Featured Image: pixabay Translation – For those of us living in Canada, Europe, or Australia, America is our military. Rather than bashing it, why don’t we get our own? Translation – the problem isn’t healthcare or education. It’s economic inequality, almost exclusively. Are you interested in busting some other misconceptions? Here are 25 Misconceptions Everyone Wants You To Believe. Dear Europeans, Americans never forced us to watch their movies, quarter their soldiers, obey their laws, or get permission to leave our own countries.  It was the Russians that did that (and much more). Food for thought: after WWII, the Americans liberated and left. The Russians “liberated” and stayed. Are you a movie-buff? Have you ever noticed how movies change our perception of the world? Check out 25 Misconceptions Hollywood Has Taught Us.

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