We do have nicknames in other countries, but by and large it is understood world wide that citizens of the U.S. are Americans. No one calls citizens of Canada or Mexico Americans even though it's technically correct. Personally, I hate the term "UnitedStatesian" - just call me American. Everyone knows what that means.
I love this discussion. My feeling is that the true Americans are the Native Americans that were here when the foreigners arrived. But no, they call them Indians. It always amazes me that Gringos often say, "go back to where you came from" We were here. This was our land.
When we can all see ourselves as "connected," perhaps we won't need to distinguish ourselves as American. Because to white people. Americans are mostly WASPs, blue eyed and blond hair. They don't consider Mexican Americans- American. I feel I am more American than the ones whose ancestors came over on the Mayflower.
Pancho me gustan tus repuestas.
posted by Hope3
about 1 month ago
And now after reading all these fine answers for a couple of days now I come up with this.
.......who cares and what does it really matter?
posted by pancho3
about 1 month ago
Apparently you do; four of the posts are yours.
posted by Rhesus
about 1 month ago
Yeah good one rhesus.
Went back and read my posts to see if i gave the impression that i really cared and if it really mattered.
Nope.
Good one Panch.
posted by pancho3
about 1 month ago
" I feel I am more American than the ones whose ancestors came over on the Mayflower."
Your ancestors came across the Bering land bridge from Siberia. Maybe Native Americans should be caller Siberian - Americans instead of Indians.
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" I feel I am more American than the ones whose ancestors came over on the Mayflower."
you mean someone can be half american 3/4 of an american how can someone be more American then another citizen except in their own mind no matter how small it is.
posted by yichel
about 1 month ago
Make that five. And the fact that you're reading this post makes at least six times you've opened this thread. Now that's what I call apathy.
Actually, I'm surprised the message lasted this long. Not one of the burning issues of our day but I've always liked to play with obscure questions (just ask my teachers) like this. Thanks to all for responding.
posted by Rhesus
about 1 month ago
