Culture cannot be measured; there is no way to prove or disprove a culture is this or that, because it is intrinsically tied up in perception and personal experience. There is no "America" in 25 words or less, and concepts like "national character" are garbage, particularly when dealing with a group as vast and diverse as the US.

The only rebuttal to such a broad and pointless attack is to weaken the hypothesis by showing the same can apply to many others. I *could* sit down and do a historical analysis of several countries compared to the US. I *could* discuss each of the points you've brought up.

I *could*, but I won't, because despite your claims that you want a reasoned discussion, you really seem to want a platform to display your fear of and repugnance for Americans. Your numerous snide comments are irrelevant, rude, and certainly do not help your case any because they make you appear far too prejudiced to argue rationally.

If you really haven't the time to back up your hypothesis, as you claim, you probably shouldn't attempt to instigate such a deep discussion. Based on what you have posted so far, you haven't begun to support your hypothesis. "So-and-so says" doesn't cut it. Statistics (which are notoriously unreliable) don't cut it. What you are missing is your OWN thoughtful, reasoned and objective arguments -- yet you want everyone else to live up to a standard that you don't meet.