Global Poll: How the World Sees the 2008 Election

"Anti Americanism" is an old habit for many around the world, esp. the Europeans (see Anti-Americanism by Revel, for instance). Europeans have been complaining about us for over 200 years--what's new? My question to any American who frets about this--foreigners don't care about what Americans think about THEM, why should Americans care what foreigners think about US?

I think the world see's Obama as someone who is not arrogant or selfish and will lead the US in a more positive direction. It would be good for the U.S. to be a welcome member of the global scene again and play nicer with other countries.

Having lived in Germany for 2 years, I experienced first-hand the growing wave of anit-Americanism in Europe, especially in young people. It wasn't because they wanted to do us harm, but because they perceived us as arrogant, selfish people who were doing a lot of harm to the world.

I really doubt there's any reason that foreigners want Obama other than that they truly think he's better. Most people are not sneaky, void of characters morons who want the US to have a bad President.

Maybe because they think he's better?

Have you ever wondered why foreigners want the rookie senator elected President of the United States of America? Well, I have and it's not that hard to figure out . . . you think our government is bad now, just wait until he's in power. Then it will be too late to "change"!

It saddens me to see how many people have bought into the characterization of Obama put out by the Republicans. I believe Obama would give this country the new direction it so badly needs. To see Obama slandered as a person does this country no good. And to act as if we are better than citizens of every other country because we happen to be at a place in time where the US has the most money is foolish. It is that arrogance that puts off some people in other countries, not our freedom.

I knew something was up when Barak Obama was speaking at the democratic convention 4 years ago. Everyone said, "Who is this guy???" Now look, 4 years later he is running for the highest position in this country. The world is looking to see just who we (Americans) will choose. It is very clear that they can see who would be best not just for our country, but the whole world. Should McCain win, I can hear them say it now, "BLOOMIN IDIOTS."

Obama has inspired us: intelligence & judgment are once again valued in US politics. Even staunch Republicans see through McCain/Palin's politics of hate/fear. What we know of McCain (bottom of his class @ Navy, poor judgment w/VP choice, mismanaged campaign, flipflops on taxes, etc.) is enough for us to put our hopes on Obama (top of his class @ Harvard, positive well-run campaign). I can respect those who won't budge for religious reasons, but hope Americans will unite 11/5, no matter wins!

The 20th century was when the US was the dominant world power. The US gave it away when Bush decided to invade Iraq, falsely connecting it to 9/11 and terrorism. The terrorists were from Saudi Arabia. Now so many billions have been spent in Iraq that we had to borrow from other nations. This gives those nations power over us. The current economic crisis bail-out puts the US further in hock to China & Japan. No longer will we be the dominant world power. Vote Democratic for best hope for future.