I might get flamed too but I think it all dates back to Teddy Roosevelt and the terrible war crimes he committed while charging San Juan hill against those poor defenseless Spanish. After all he sent out the Great White Fleet to display American power all over the world. That egotistical drum thumping coupled with the picture of him standing there shaking his fist and decrying "Speak softly and carry a big stick" has set back relations with other countries for nigh onto a 100 years. No wonder they hate us.
