What if the world could vote?

[Car-Less]

If the world could vote Id vote for palin on her own, lol, because at least when she screws up she's great too look at!

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by blazee

Who cares what other countries think about us?

Exactly. I do and you should as well.It's apathetic opinions and comments like that , that have gotten us in the state this country is currently in. Gone are the days when this country was highly regarded and had a lot of clout. The whole world has changed in the last 20 years and more countries have become self sustaining or had their economic/industrial base improved to where they are on a "higher" level than in the past. They no longer desire our help and support and we are looked upon as "Imperialists" based on our past history. Add to that an unpopular leader, and our "reputation" has suffered quite a bit. Who is to say if we suffer some major catastrophe, which countries could we actually count on to come to our aid. Especially those whom we've helped in the past and are now able to offer their own help to others because of better economic standing? Since Obama was elected yesterday, messages have been pouring in from all over the world with praise and support. That can do a lot to increase our "standing" with other countries in the world. Maybe they will see us in a better light. While I don't think we will ever regain the stature we once enjoyed after WWII as a superpower, we can do a lot to improve our image on the world front and gain the help and support of other countries if we should ever need it.

[2strokebloke]

On another forum I post on, which is primarily inhabited by people not in the U.S. - there were quite a few people congratulating us on our new president.

Only one expressed in straightforward terms that they were happy Bush was finally going to be done F'ing everything up around the world.

As silly as it seems, I think that simply getting rid of Bush has done our country a favor (although really, that's just the point, even if McCain won, he wouldn't be Bush). I'm pessimistic and just reminded them that politicians are all politicians.