Posted on 01/19/2005 10:06:06 AM PST by knighthawk
Most Europeans surveyed in a BBC World Service poll were not encouraged by the re-election of George W Bush.
In the major countries of western Europe - Germany, France and the UK - clear majorities say his re-election is negative for global security.
Smaller majorities say their overall view of US influence in the world is mainly negative as well.
The Italians are split, mainly negative about Mr Bush, mainly positive about US influence in general.
The only European country to buck the trend completely is Poland, one of the new members of the European Union, where both Mr Bush and the US get positive marks.
Turks unhappy
The main factor behind the generally negative assessment is almost certainly the war in Iraq.
It has always been deeply unpopular with European public opinion, adding to the perception of Mr Bush in Europe as a unilateralist who refuses to listen to his allies.
More bad news for the president comes from Turkey - a traditional ally of the United States and the only Muslim member of Nato.
Eighty two percent of Turks questioned said they were negative about Mr Bush's re-election, the highest number in any country involved in the survey.
It was with such feelings in mind that the Turkish parliament refused to allow American troops to open a second front from Turkish territory during the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
It was an unexpected snub, from which US-Turkish relations have yet to recover in full.
Ping
Thanks Poland!
Wheres the survey of Americans feelings toward Europe? That would be a counter to this pablum. Anyway, who the hell cares what they think? Who are they going to call to pull their asses out of major problems? Message to Europe, DON'T CALL U.S., WE WILL CALL YOU!.
I think the trouble with Europe is that over the last 250 odd years their best & brightest were either killed in wars or went to North America. WWI erased most of the male population of England that was worth anything and the rest were allowed to breed.
The Uropeons have had their day in history, a history which is covered with blood since they have never been able to live peaceably with each other. What they think of the U.S.A. is neither here nor there since they will always be our friends/alies as long as we hand out the money, remember the Marshall plan etc? We have saved them from each other both in War and in peace.
The Uropeons have had their day in history, a history which is covered with blood since they have never been able to live peaceably with each other. What they think of the U.S.A. is neither here nor there since they will always be our friends/alies as long as we hand out the money, remember the Marshall plan etc? We have saved them from each other both in War and in peace.
Eur-abia is about to have a whole new set of problems on its hands in the very near future. It should be interesting to watch from across the pond.
Well, now my whole day is just ruined!
Yes, but with the breeding, they needed instructions first, so that held them up a bit.
Some things never change.
GOOD! Tells me we did the right thing.
Screw Europe.
Hold the phone. We stood by with our arms folded while they coddled, propped up, elected and otherwise foisted on right thinking people some of the most blood thirsty, monomaniacal, excuses for human beings who ever trod the earth... and they castigate OUR duly elected and imminently qualified leaders. Huh...??
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