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Who defines what "anti-American" means?


WordNet on Princeton defines it as "opposed to the United States and its policies". I'd generally go with this definition but I think there are some subtleties - it is possible to simply be opposed to the US, fulstop. Alternatively, one might choose to oppose the way the US behaves - behaviour can be decoupled from policy. So, three definitions.

This sub-thread started with a discussion about flag burning by protestors - often perceived as an anti-nation (eg. anti-American) act or at least a protest against the nation.

Peter makes some good point in his post.
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