People from European countries insulting America?

[Austin]

I know that America has many flaws. We mess up a lot of things in the world, and act very irresponsible sometimes. But for some reason it really angers me when British people insult America. I feel like we act as a scapegoat. There is plenty of corruption going on in europe as well. This world is a screwed up place everywhere. Not just America. I am fine when Canadians insult America, I even insult a lot of what America is. I know we have problems, but why do I feel Europeans shouldn't feel so self righteous?

The other night on Twitter some people from the UK were talking about how Americans have no right to be patriotic. I kind of think I felt like just because we have issues doesn't mean we are all bad. We create so much of the world's art, movies, music, and most people from Europe are entertained and fascinated by American news and politics. We have also conributed so, much to the worlds technology.

I guess what I'm asking is why do you think I feel this way about Europe scapegoating America, and do you feel the same way? I just need to clarify