Well put STEEL.
The same reasoning applies to all countries, specifically their Leadership/ foreign policy seeming driven by Corporate Capitalism. Being fair most so called democracies are likewise driven including Australia. Don’t get me wrong Capitalism is a reality but like everything in this world, best when in balance.
Lamentably much of US foreign policy is (Corporately) Hegemonic.

Understandably this has given rise in the so called Anti-Americanism is simply because American administrations have seemingly their country outside and above other countries. For example the USA doesn’t recognize the international court’s jurisdiction over the actions of its citizens but either takes unilateral action or compliance from others.

Under the current and (as far as I can judge) a possible Pres McCain the view of “do as I say not as I do” in foreign policy will continue. And under an Obama presidency it will be simple less obvious (more behind the scenes diplomatic arm twisting), much like Rudd when compared to Howard.

I also think RACHE astutely raised the issue that Anti-American et sec if not invented by the American Political machines they foster the sentiments to draw their citizens in so their control is facilitated.

Again these criticisms are Universal as is their source. The source isn’t the population or the country IT’S THE FALLIBLE SELF INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE CORRUPTED OR ALLOWED CAPITALISM TO CORRUPT THE POWER SYSTEMS.

BTW I am not anti-Capitalism, it (or some form of entrepreneurial encouragement is essential) is a reality and must be dealt with. Like everything in this world it is fine until gets out of control and sync with the people.
However the idea that the interests of non living /non voting entities (business) can take precedence over people is to me obscene.

I hear you SJF but in reality I wouldn't want a Star Spangled Banner for Australia. Thankfully I don't think that is who we are. Advance Australia Fair is a 'dialed back' national anthem and probably suits us (though Waltzing Matida is a sentimental favourite). I have some sympathy for Mr Johnson's adage about patriotism being the last refuge of the scoundrel.

KIPP: "America maimed thousands of civilian Japanese with their my bomb is bigger than yours."

This is true but you need to be balanced in your accusations.

You say nothing of the 15million chinese ethnically cleansed and tortured by the Japanese in their Greater Asia campaign and their invasion of Nanking, in the years leading up to the second World War.

Their invasion of Singapore and Malaysia? Why do you accuse America while not mentioning the atrocities that were also committed by the Japanese.

THIS IS REALLY THE CRUX OF ANTI-AMERICANISM. IT IS ONE-SIDED AND NEVER MENTIONS THE EVIL DOINGS OF OTHER NATIONS.
Maybe that's because people look to America to be the shining beacon of liberty and human rights that it claims to be and are more harsh in their judgement, when America can't live up to this ideal.
In reality America is no more cruel, warlike or intolerant than other nations if you study the history of other countries, in fact other societies have been and still are more barbaric and crueller.

HIGHER EXPECTATIONS BRING HARSHER CRITICISM. Like a parent saying to a child you are the oldest or (most advanced) and you should know better. Just the same, the oldest child shouldnt have to stand their and take it, if the ones that supposedly dont know better persist in punching the oldest child in the face.