International opinion about Bush

[trefer]

Well, I want to say that internationally, Bush is seen like a mad politician which allows crimes against the humanity and stops people's rights.

Most of us can't understand why after 11/S, Irak, and Guantanamo events still was elected.

[Tester]

Internationally Bush doesn't have a lot of fans. But neither does the US for the most part. So what does it matter. Most are simply jealous of the American way of life since many of it's citizens are scrambling to leave their country and come to ours. It's not so often Americans leave the US to be citizens elsewhere.

I am not sure about this "crimes against the humanity" crap. And how does he stops people's rights? I think you are reading some strange news stories. Also what country are you in?

[PittsburghAfterDark]

He's using a Spanish ISP. Unless it's a redirect, Spain is my guess.

[Alonzo]

Internationally Bush doesn't have a lot of fans.Â*Â*But neither does the US for the most part.Â*Â*So what does it matter.Â*Â*Most are simply jealous of the American way of life since many of it's citizens are scrambling to leave their country and come to ours.Â*Â*It's not so often Americans leave the US to be citizens elsewhere.

Americans view the world differently to begin with, they tend to think of themselves as seperate from the world and they have much less of an international perspective.

Wanting to come to the u.s. doesn't mean much in terms of liking the government, it only means that they can get richer here than in their home country. Ask recent american immigrants (particularly those from the 3rd world) whether they like Bush, you're likely not to get a negative answer. And besides, people are desperately trying to get into europe, china etc. it all depends on the region. If germany was where america is then they'd be dealing with pretty much the same thing we are. Though we may get a little more of the wealthy, since we are the center of the economic world.

I am not sure about this "crimes against the humanity" crap.Â*Â*And how does he stops people's rights?Â*Â*I think you are reading some strange news stories.Â*Â*Also what country are you in?


You do realize we are occupying Iraq and Afghanistan, right? And then there's the whole guantanamo, secret cia prisons, and extraordinary rendition. I'm not saying whether such abuses occur or not, but it's not really the idiotic statement you make it out to be.

[USA althe Way]

:cool:ole GW is okay its jist the rest of the world is wrong. Rite? lol oh well maybe he aint the best bolt in the bucket but hes sure a helluva lot better than what we could have had, Rite?

[PittsburghAfterDark]

Are you trying to sound like Elliot Offen?

RITE?

[Labrocca]

You do realize we are occupying Iraq and Afghanistan, right?

No I was not aware we were occupying either country. I could have sworn that Afghanistan has it's own non-american government. As for Iraq..we are working very hard to install an all iraqie government there too.


As for Americans think of themselves as seperate from the world..uh...not me. Are you saying that's how you think? I maybe proud of being American but my travels abroad taught me that America is a VERY new country with short roots in comparison to the rest of the world. America in my view is simply the new top dog in town and the old dogs don't like that too much.

Also in terms of liking the goverment...that's not the same as liking Bush himself...yeah he ain't too popular right now. But I remember the exact same thing with Reagan at the time. I think most immigrants do respect our government and way of life...just not Bush.

[Defected_King]

What I can't understand is why people hate the idea of leaving troops in Iraq so much. Yes, I understand that these troops are dieing there, and nobody would be happier to see them home more than myself.
I would be very happy to have them home, but the problem is that left without stability Iraq would be a threat, not only to the U.S. but to the world.
This is why I reluctantly voted for Bush. From what I had seen of Kerry's backers is that they would push him hard to drop Iraq.

[CheesyMuslim]

Sorry bout that,

1. But I think that after we get Iraq up on its own feet, we still need to have a base there.
2. We have an interest and investment there.
3. If Iraq ever fails, and slips back into chaos, then all our efforts there were for naught.
4. We need a permanent base there, and a constant monitoring of this area of the world.
5. And we need to secure this oil reserve, for our economy now that we have so much invested in the Nation building effort.
6. The New Government needs our help, and will perhaps always need it.
7. Even if they decide they don't need our help at some point, we still need to stay to provide a wedge between Iran and Israel.


Regards,
SirJamesofTexas

[utahraptor]

Well, I want to say that internationally, Bush is seen like a mad politician which allows crimes against the humanity and stops people's rights.

Most of us can't understand why after 11/S, Irak, and Guantanamo events still was elected.


And yet those same countries that hate us will whine to us for help when they need it. Myself, I would tell the world to go suck a rotten egg.