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thecandidacy.com — "In 2007 The Economist published a Gallop poll taken between 2001 and 2006. The numbers showed that “unfavorable views” of the U.S. rose significantly throughout the world, especially in the Middle East and Northern Africa"...the U.S. is widely thought to be “ruthless, aggressive, conceited, arrogant, is easily provoked and biased".
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- Qong, on 06/10/2008, -0/+6I forgot to answer the question:
I would like one of the candidates to say that they are going to reaffirm our many decade old friendships with various close allies that we've separated from a bit; really, we've drifted too far apart in my opinion. I like that some of the leaders from those countries still care about the relationship between the two countries, but it's the people that I'm worried about.
I'm thinking of Europe mainly, Japan as well; and definitely Canada and Mexico too. Good standing with those countries is a positive thing for the United States, as well as any of those countries, with their standing with people around the entire world. It's also a good for us directly, our citizens generally respect those countries. - RHMiller, on 06/10/2008, -0/+6Interestingly (IMHO), I don't even think it's the policy changes that will make the biggest differences but, rather, an attitude change. Bush's "you're either with us or against us" slogan is arrogant and leaves little wiggle-room. Diplomacy/foreign relations (heck...politics in general) are all about compromise. That doesn;t mean giving away the whole house, but you have to pick your battles wisely.
- Pitofdoom, on 06/10/2008, -1/+2Massive debt will do that to you every time !
- scroogereport, on 07/17/2008, -0/+3Great topic! I wrote this comment in blog:
There is no question in my mind that a majority of Europeans and others would want to see Obama as president. Although someday Obama may have to call on American troops to battle, his more humble way of approaching international issues is way more appreciated.
Bush’s “Bring it on!” statement did a lot of harm. Although we did need to attack terrorists at the time, we did not need that kind of attitude…and I’m afraid more of that posturing would come from McCain as well.
Do I care what pacifists who do not understand that there is good and evil in the world think? Not so much. There misguided hatred of America is a waste. But I do care about at least putting our best diplomatic foot forward first.
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