[SunkenCiv]

In the United States, about half the population and most of the policy elite think that President Barack Obama's administration is a great success internationally. The other half doesn't. A key reason for the first group's attitude is its obsession with the highly visible popularity issue, the idea that America is more liked in the world. The problem is that, at the same time, it is less respected and that is the factor that counts.

Thanks SJackson. The ENEMIES of the United States neither like nor respect the United States. Screw both of those things -- anyone contemplating making themselves the enemy of the US should piss their pants in fear at the idea.