[Seamus28255]

I don't think most of the labeling of the United States as 'America' is done out of self-conscious loathing of other countries in North and South America. Like any other area of the world, there are definately close-minded ultra-nationalists who believe their country (but specifically they themselves) are the best in the world and will not listen to the concerns of others, but I don't believe the vast majority of American people feel this way. Rather, I believe it's done simply because it's rarely called to our attention that other countries feel that way, one of the bad effects of having such a self-contained society like we do. I'd ask a question of you or any other person who lives in another country in North or South America. How do you refer to the inhabitants of the United States when referring to them? I'm open to hearing other phrases that can be used.

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Name : Seamus28255, Gender : M, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 22, City : Charlestown, State : MA Country : United States, Occupation : Construction, 

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