Surely it is not true for the large part, but there is a reason that abroad people think of Americans as being less than bright. I saw an example of this while I was in line getting my coffee this morning:
Man 1: (who is talking about some obscure political thing, I do not think he even knew what he was talking about) You know, you can thank this mess in our former President.
Man 2: Who?
Man 1: THE FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE US!
Man 2: Oh, you mean Sarah Palin?!
I mean it was five a.m. but even that does not excuse that remark. I think I laughed so hard I almost spit my coffee out on the person in front of me.
A last random question, where is the best spot to watch fireworks? I am not American but I have the day off and I mine as well do something to celebrate.