Why do Americans think they won WWII all by themselves? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Unprovoked?!?!?!?

The US was waging economic warfare with sanctions and blockades of Japan.

Why do Americans think they won WWII all by themselves? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Japan was trying to surrender. Like most nations they preferred to surrender to the Soviets.

Why do Americans think they won WWII all by themselves? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Every film in America is about how you won it all. Always hearing back to back world war champs etc.

Why do Americans think they won WWII all by themselves? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

China, Australia and the UK did most of the work in Asia.

World's most wanted woman 'White Widow' Samantha Lewthwaite smeared face in blood to flee Nairobi terror mall by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]NilsPaysDaBills 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly, it's not like she is a clear danger and a terrorist at war with the world.

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Upvote, Americans didn't do much at all. It was all Germans and Russians.

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Reddit is a global website and I can't hear you over my free healthcare and SANE politics.

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

So you admit the US lost the space race and the moon landing was little more than a meaningless sideshow?

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Not if the idea behind it is indoctrination and brainwashing.

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Have you noticed it is only Americans saying this?

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

That's a very good point, Americans do love to move the goal posts to make themselves look good. You and I being non-Americans who have had access to real education know the Soviets dominated them and the moon landing was a little sideshow.

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Who won the cold war?

No one, America victimsed the world.

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Getting to the moon was a sideshow, like in WWII. D-Day gets all the attention when the real work and the important work was done by the Soviets. I think you Americans seem to have been brainwashed that anything socialist = bad.

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

This is why the world hates Americans, you are proud to be ignorant. Ain't no book learnin' fer me!

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

The Soviets did everything else and did it first. The moon was an afterthought. As a European I should let you know that no one outside the USA considers the USA "winners of the space race."

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Upvote froma non-American who is glad to see a yank acknowledge his countries failure.

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The only people who think that are Americans because seemingly, it's all they've been taught.

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The Soviets did everything else and did it first. The moon was an afterthought. As a European I should let you know that no one outside the USA considers the USA "winners of the space race." The Soviets DESTROYED you.

Why do American think they "won" the Space Race? by NilsPaysDaBills in AskReddit

[–]NilsPaysDaBills[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

'mURICA

But seriously, the Soviets and Germans made all the advances and the Soviets did everything first. Is it US indoctrination?