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Many US policies, especially foreign policies, have come under much sharp criticism from around the world as well as from various segements within American society. As a result, some fear that they are running the risk of alienating themselves from the rest of the world.

Someone once said that a person's perception of reality is a result of their beliefs.

you dont say...

Your wealthy are full of violence; your inhabitants speak lies, with tongues of deceit in their mouths. Your rich men are wealthy through extortion and violence; your citizens are so used to lying that their tongues can't tell the truth!"