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Americans are xenophobic, they will believe their own people rather than the adversary, even a friendly enemy voice
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"Americans are xenophobic, they will believe their own people rather than the adversary, even a friendly enemy voice"

- Hanoi Hannah

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Hanoi Hannah's quote is a discourse on the American mindset towards foreign countries. She suggests that Americans are inherently distrustful of outsiders, and will always focus on the point of views of their very own individuals over those of a foreign nation, even if that country is a friendly one. This mindset is commonly seen in American national politics, where diplomacy is frequently based upon the passions of the United States rather than the passions of various other countries. It is additionally seen in the media, where international news is commonly represented in an unfavorable light. This intolerant perspective can lead to misconceptions and also dispute in between nations, and can protect against purposeful discussion and teamwork. Eventually, Hanoi Hannah's quote serves as a tip that Americans should aim to be much more open-minded and understanding of other societies and also countries, and also to identify that the interests of other countries are equally as essential as their own.

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Hanoi Hannah This quote is written / told by Hanoi Hannah somewhere between 1931 and today. She was a famous Celebrity from Vietnam. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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