There are many Americans out there that actually believe that the world hates us, and if you watch a lot of Fox News I actually can understand why. They do use a healthy dose of fear to keep red state America where it belongs, in the crappy ass red states.
If you have driven through North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, or Texas. You know what I am talking about. I herd these states were put here to keep southerners in the south, God for bid they actually figure out what is on the other side. They would all leave.
Like a wise well traveled man once told me, “The best kept secret on the east coast is the west coast. and the best kept secret in Texas, is any where else.”
I appoligise to any one living in Texas, or have a lot of Texas state pride. You guys do get a bit carried away, a bit violently at times. I assure you we are quietly laughing at you, you and your illiterate president too. I have lived in Corpus Christi for a time in my life. I have also been to every state in the union, and lost count as to how many countries I have visited (over 32). The only place that compares to how ignorant, stupid, religiously fanatical, and brain washed the people of Texas really are is, Saudi Arabia.
I went on the web to find some jokes from other countries about America to give you a hint as to how they view us. They don't out right hate us (like FOX news would want you to believe) they just think we are really fucking stupid. When I look at the president we elected twice I don't blame them for thinking this.
Let's see if I can spell it out for "y'all". Rising gas prices is affecting us all. They are going to get higher. Much higher. If you just bought or have not sold your SUV, You are one of the dumb ones. Plan on being stuck with that car. If you live in the suburbs and need that SUV to get to work. It is not looking bright for you ether.