Note the improvement from 2007 to today. In 2008 the only country with lower approval than the USA was Russia... Today the USA under Obama is ahead of all countries, and ahead of most by 10%.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
So when American leads from a position of weakness, the rest of the world approves? Great! Maybe when the dollar collapses and the U.S. dollar is no longer the world reserve currency which will lead to America's fall as an economic power, we will get a higher approval rating from the rest of the world. I'm sure that will make you feel good Box.
The Bush years convinced many countries that the USA had lost it's mind. With the attacks of Sept 11,2011, the world was on our side. Even countries that often sided against us, supported the USA because of the WTC attacks.
George W Bush, especially with his WMD lies and the entire Iraq war, turned the World against the USA. Even China was looked upon more favorably than the US under GWB. The entire world's economies suffered due to the Bush Economic Meltdown.
In just over 2 years in office, Barack Obama has reversed that race to the bottom and put the USA on top as the most respected leadership in the world.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Note the improvement from 2007 to today. In 2008 the only country with lower approval than the USA was Russia... Today the USA under Obama is ahead of all countries, and ahead of most by 10%.
Politics is about power...when you are perceived as weak, you are not considered a threat and therefore are viewed favorably. You ever notice when a boxing champion faces a scrub in a bout, he doesn't criticize his opponent, but looks for ways to "be nice"? But on the other hand, when facing a formidable challenger, the talk gets heated real quickly?
Obama at best is perceived as an apologist, and at worst, is thought of as an open bank account
"Arguing with liberals is like playing chess with a pigeon; no matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock out the pieces, crap on the board, and strut around like it is victorious." - Author Unknown
Politics is about power...when you are perceived as weak, you are not considered a threat and therefore are viewed favorably. You ever notice when a boxing champion faces a scrub in a bout, he doesn't criticize his opponent, but looks for ways to "be nice"? But on the other hand, when facing a formidable challenger, the talk gets heated real quickly?
Obama at best is perceived as an apologist, and at worst, is thought of as an open bank account
LMAO!!! What a bunch of Crap!!!
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
The Bush years convinced many countries that the USA had lost it's mind. With the attacks of Sept 11,2011, the world was on our side. Even countries that often sided against us, supported the USA because of the WTC attacks.
George W Bush, especially with his WMD lies and the entire Iraq war, turned the World against the USA. Even China was looked upon more favorably than the US under GWB. The entire world's economies suffered due to the Bush Economic Meltdown.
In just over 2 years in office, Barack Obama has reversed that race to the bottom and put the USA on top as the most respected leadership in the world.
Still going to ole faithful - Bush BAD - Obama - GOOD argument? I thought you intellectually evolved after Obama began bombing the $hit out of Libya. I guess old habits do die hard.
Its the truth... Two 6' 8" guys stand in front of me.. one who has a straight jacket on and one who has a lead pipe... who am I afraid of?... I can speak favorably of the restrained guy or not.. and have no fear... I have to listen to the guy with the lead pipe, but I can b!tch to my friends and think he is an a$$ afterwards.
Obama is an empty suit, plain and simple. Hillary is the real president in the eyes of the world outside the US, but she doesn't have the title. Obama would rather take his wife and children on vacations or play golf....except when there is a teleprompter in the room, then he can play act...oh he can print lots of money too. Why do you think Hillary has already announced she is leaving after his first term?
"Arguing with liberals is like playing chess with a pigeon; no matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock out the pieces, crap on the board, and strut around like it is victorious." - Author Unknown
Still going to ole faithful - Bush BAD - Obama - GOOD argument? I thought you intellectually evolved after Obama began bombing the $hit out of Libya. I guess old habits do die hard.
The Bush Bad/Obama Good isn't only my opinion Cicero, it's the opinion of the entire world. Check out the graph...
There are few who still support GWB... most of them are on a mission in the Iraq deserts, desperately digging up the terrain looking for those Iraqi WMD's. For some people, the truth is hard to take.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
"Arguing with liberals is like playing chess with a pigeon; no matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock out the pieces, crap on the board, and strut around like it is victorious." - Author Unknown
It appears that Tbird & Cicero agree with the Gaddafi supporters!
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
It appears that Tbird & Cicero agree with the Gaddafi supporters!
LMFAO, Those protesters are in Sri Lanka, not Libya
Just wait and see... the longer this no-fly zone goes on, the more Barry will be burned in effigy..in more countries
"Arguing with liberals is like playing chess with a pigeon; no matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock out the pieces, crap on the board, and strut around like it is victorious." - Author Unknown
Obama just concluded an update to congress addressing the NATO take over of the no fly zone.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Go Boxy. You are right on target. Good for you. The rest of you can't take it because you know he's right. Reminding about Bush is not a fall-back position. It is the truth. Your man Bush squandered every ounce of good will that was extended to this country.
Obama just concluded an update to congress addressing the NATO take over of the no fly zone.
Germany and Turkey have both indicated that they are withdrawing from the coalition. This leaves the French, Canadians, British, and a few other NATO members who are participating. The US is supplying the overwhelming share of air power.
The command (of the US military involved with operations in Libya) may have been handed to over to NATO, but the U.S. is still the major power in the operation.
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