Well, if its offensive, then Americans should blame South Park (created by Americans...). I think America's great - its the land of opportunity for smart people. I spent my high school, university, and 5 years of working life in the U.S. (North-east and Texas). While I would agree with the general stereotype of Americans for the "average" American, there is a minority of the population that is incredibly driven, intelligent, and often very welcoming and nice - they are what makes America excel in so many fields. That minority makes a very easy and nice living off the backs of the "average" americans, and that's ok. There's a reason that the Brain Drain around the world centered on the U.S. - because it's where a smart person can make the most comfortable living in the easiest way.