Nay, perhaps you cannot see it, but the "attacks" are because, like your post, they are dripping with condescension.

Look at how many post from those outside of America, about Americans - have phrases and comments that can only lead to one assumption - American's are stupid, lazy people that think they are better than anyone.

And then look at what is said from these same people about cultures outside of America - more enlightened, smarter and better than Americans.

Also - consider: Those that choose to act, to take action - will always leave plenty of those that do not, to complain about.