David Bowie's "I'm Afraid of Americans"

[mgofthefc]

The music is so sinister

but director obviously filtered out the more nasty and violent imagery

very conflicting...

[fitzpado]

@mgofthefc , no real violent imagery, other than a few crush bodies from the earthquake still stuck in the rubble. Mostly what you see, was what we were seeing. Moslems will try to bury their dead within 24 hours if possible. By the time we got to some of the remote villages, they had already buried their dead. I didn't filter out the injured waiting for help.

[opentolife]

I have to say, being an American and having many family members around the world, Americans can be frightening. But it is mostly because too many of us are 'asleep at the wheel'. Too many just listen to the media and believe we are 'doing right by other countries.' But I know many in the military as well, and most would beg to differ. Watch Stranger in Moscow by Michael Jackson, he was not talking about Moscow people! Americans are the ones under the umbrella of control! Step out from under it!

[Bombur86]

I dont thing anyone really hates Americans as the people they are.

What I hate is the often not hidden arrogance of Americans, like when they say they are the only free people on this earth or when they try to play world police although noone asked them to.

You want to hepl freedom and democracy in the world? Then why not in Africa, or why not bring democracy to Saudi Arabia? It are these double standarts that make many people hate the US.

[Paneuropax]

Im glad that the US are around in this world. more than glad. The USA are the active part of the European empire. Gos Bless the U.S.A!

[Bombur86]

European empire? Who has 766 military bases in 40 countrys around the world?

A country is not great just because it says so!

[Paneuropax]

I mean Empire in a cultural sense ;)

[cornatel]

You folks fail to distinguish between Innocent peaceful neighbors and hostile enemies. I guess the evolutionary process will weed out those of your sentiment eventually!

[Illumirage]

Rarely, actually America is probably the best at distinguishing enemy from friendlies. Laser guided missiles, state of the art guidance technology, bombs so accurate that they're called 'surgical strikes.'

Your claim is baseless and you know it, if non-combatants are killed it's usually an accident, and they're few and far between.

[Alexthesemigreat]

Did you seriously just say that? Sure you have laser guided bullfuck to blow up your enemys. But ive seen how the american soldier works with his machne guns. If theres a guy with a gun in a crowd of muslims might aw well blow them all away, right?.

[audiophile85]

@Illumirage

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

[Illumirage]

@audiophile85 Yeah, holding America to something it did around 65 years ago. Yeah, we're all still bloodthirsty. Yep. And if you actually did a little reading, you'd know that a hell of a lot more people would have died in a land invasion, on both sides. So quit bitching.

[fitzpado]

Thanks!

[doctorw2]

bomb them and then feed them great policy there americans.

[Janaida]

so you americans give a little aid and we are supposed to forgive the millions of people you killed since 2001

[geldshot]

So us Americans at least atone for a portion of wrong doing caused by our actions, I guess it is an American thing. I mean seriously, ever heard of the Treaty of Versailles? Or even thought about the fact that there are people out there who simply want us dead? (terrorist attacks) All I can say is that America at least cares about the mess it leaves. Even if it wasn't our doing.

[Janaida]

i have seen americans murder for fun and leave the torn apart bodies of innocent victims to be scraped up by their families or be left for the dogs to eat so dont talk shit

[geldshot]

yeah, we have a few psychos, but why are you judging the whole by the actions of the few? for that matter, why are you ignoring the things we do that are good? and I am definitely curious about the acts you claim to have seen. but more importantly, how can you claim that we have killed millions, or for that matter forget that maybe we were a little ticked off after a couple terrorists killed thousands. maybe you should look at facts, it usually helps your case.

[Janaida]

a few america has killed over 2 million people since 2001 so that suggests its more than a few .i speak to allot of people from different countrys and the world hates america for its crimes .you should travel .911 was an inside job if you cared about 911 you would have looked into what happened that sick day .look at steven e jones

[geldshot]

I'm done arguing at this point. you cry foul when your back is turned to the worse of two evils. Here is a little food for thought though: America started out as a free state for white men, but the ideals that began in it caused growth to proceed in the right direction of freedom for all. there is no mistaking that America has its problems but after 200 years we have made more progress that most have made thus far. doesn't mean perfection but work towards what is right. AMERICA IS NOT EVIL!

[Illumirage]

What's your source on that figure (2 mill since 9/11)? 9/11 wasn't an inside job, I thought all of the 9/11 deniers had disappeared, you seem to be the last of a dying breed.

Honestly, so many different reputable publications have painstakingly debunked all of the bullshit you conspiracy theorists have proposed, ALL OF IT.

Get it through your skull.

[ezakustam]

If 9/11 was really was an inside job, then you should ALSO hate the evil things that are done in the name of Islam. Otherwise, youre simply being a hypocrite. Anyone with ANY common sense should be able to see that Islamic extremists aren't all just "misunderstood good guys."

[ezakustam]

The web is full of Islamofascists who are quite proud of their brutality. They dont hide it. You have access to a computer. It's a tragic waste to spend all of your time looking at extremist websites and conspiracy websites. Tragedies aren't ALWAYS conspiracies.

[Illumirage]

As if your country's never killed anyone.

You're making it out to sound like acts like that are an American trait, and an American trait only.

Quit acting like your shit doesn't stink, you hater.

[1916Verdun]

Well stated, the irony is wonderfully biting.

[3H071]

Love the irony...Bowie's countrymen are helping too.