i kinda think that the americans have a bigger problem with the french than they do with americans... The french, and much of the world, has a problem with the US government, not so much with americans. I often get the feeling that americans make this stuff much more personal than others. I am dual citizen american and canadian and I certainly do not hate america or americans, although I must admit I am sometimes disturbed by American government and some american societal tendancies. American culture is very pervasive throughout the world, so I find it dificult to make an argument that people dislike americans, but I think they are mostly confused by a lot of the political ideology.
One must admit it is a bit insulting when americans claim the most fair judicial system, the greatest healthcare system, the highest level of democracy and so forth...
Again, I repeat I am an american citizen and am quite happy to be one.