What the World thinks of Bush

[Nickatilynx]

I watched this very interesting show late last night on BBC Canada.


They had about 80 guests from all parts of the world incl Prince Faisal ,Sen.McCain ,Iran's Foriegn Minister , heads of various international orgqainisations.

They had also commission this survey :


Press Releases
In 18 of 21 countries polled, President Bush's re-election is seen by most as negative for world security



Category: World Service

Date: 19.01.2005


On the eve of the inauguration of President Bush, a BBC World Service survey of 21 countries across the world suggests that his re-election in the United States is seen as negative for global security by a majority of people in 16 countries and a sizable number (39%) in two other countries.

The poll also finds that, for a substantial minority of people worldwide, attitudes towards George Bush's re-election is feeding a more negative attitude towards the American people as a whole.

Forty-seven per cent say they now view US influence in the world as largely negative.

The survey, conducted by the international polling firm, Globescan, suggests:

Western European, Latin American and Muslim countries are the most negative towards President Bush's re-election. On average across all countries, 58% said that President Bush's re-election was negative, while 26% said that it was positive for global security.



Three countries see President Bush's re-election as more positive - Philippines (63%), India (62%) and Poland (44%).



Traditional US allies are among the countries most negative about Bush's re-election. These include all western European countries polled - Germany (77%), France (75%), Britain (64%) and Italy (54%). Close US neighbours Canada (67%) and Mexico (58%) were also quite negative. So too was Australia (61%).



For a substantial minority worldwide, negative feelings about President Bush are reflected in feelings towards the American people as a whole. Asked how Bush's election has affected their feelings towards the American people, 42% on average said it made them feel worse towards the American people. Twenty five per cent said it made them feel better and 23% said it had no effect.



Countries with predominantly Muslim populations are also quite negative about President Bush's re-election. In Turkey, although a US ally, an overwhelming 82% were negative about Bush's re-election – the highest of all the countries polled.




Muslims are especially likely to say that Bush's election is negative (76%), that they now feel worse towards the American people (62%), that US influence in the world is mainly negative (60%) and that they are opposed to contributing troops to the Iraq operation (82%).



Asked how they feel about contributing troops to Iraq, not one of the 21 countries polled has a majority in favour.



Although France is often presumed to be overwhelmingly anti-American, only a modest 54% majority said they viewed US influence as negative.


Almost 22,000 people were polled on five continents in this survey which was conducted for BBC World Service by GlobeScan.



GlobeScan President Doug Miller comments: "While the top-line survey findings will not surprise many observers, a deeper look reveals that the Bush re-election is starting to affect the world's view of American citizens in general.



"And this is not the only finding that suggests some serious implications for America.



"Fully one in four British citizens say the Bush re-election has made them more opposed to sending troops to Iraq, resulting in a total of 63 per cent now opposed."



Notes to Editors



The global poll was conducted in 21 countries; Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain and Turkey. In addition to the 21 countries polled, a poll of 1,000 Americans was conducted.


In eight of the countries the sample was limited to major metropolitan areas. The sample size in all countries except Brazil, Philippines and Poland was 1,000 people or more. The poll was conducted between 15 November 2004 and 3 January 2005.


GlobeScan is a global public opinion firm with a research network spanning 50 countries.

[spazlabz]

and the fucked up thing here is that the pro-bush people will try to make it out as the rest of the world is fucking stupid and we are brilliant which as I understand it is part of the problem.
If everyone around you thinks your an asshole.......guess what? Your and asshole

spaz

[Nickatilynx]

Originally posted by spazlabz@Jan 29 2005, 09:59 AM
and the fucked up thing here is that the pro-bush people will try to make it out as the rest of the world is fucking stupid and we are brilliant which as I understand it is part of the problem.
If everyone around you thinks your an asshole.......guess what? Your and asshole

spaz

Yup.

You know I'm waiting for Mike to cticise sample size , bias , anything.

The looney right really are blinkered to their worldwide perception.

If anyone gets a chance see that forum discussion , it was really good.

McCain admitted that he believed that China will be a stronger force economically and militarily with 20 years.

The Australian foriegn minister said "Though we are historic allies of The UNited States our bonds with China grow stronger on a daily basis"

[Robert]

Originally posted by spazlabz@Jan 29 2005, 12:59 PM
people will try to make it out as the rest of the world is fucking stupid and we are brilliant which as I understand it is part of the problem.
If everyone around you thinks your an asshole.......guess what? Your and asshole

bingo

[Mike AI]

I doubt Bush will loose much sleep over this....

I know I won't.

Actually, it tickles me!!

[SykkBoy]

Originally posted by Mike AI@Jan 29 2005, 04:57 PM
I doubt Bush will loose much sleep over this....

I know I won't.

Actually, it tickles me!!

of course not
you rightwingers are that much closer to the proverbial second coming
;-))

I'm still trying to figure out how Bush being on a mission for Jesus is worse than any other moron beiong ona mission for the deity/savior of their choice...

as I've always said, I'm on a mission for my lord and savior...Bruce Campbell

[Mike AI]

The Second Coming is here..... Bush won, for the 2nd time!



4 more years!!

[Hell Puppy]

A leader should not base his decisions on whether they will be popular with other countries.

Bush doesn't work for France or Germany he works for the American taxpayers. And the majority of them decided they liked the job he was doing well enough to let him do it for another 4 years.

He does what he thinks is best for the interests of the U.S. without regard to whether it pisses off some country in the middle of europe that is smaller than most of our states. Whether I personally agree with each decision or not, I wholeheartedly agree with not factoring in "world opinion" when it comes to making hard decisions.

The media and the average idiot reading their stories know nothing about leadership and management.

Nick -- when you and GonZo make decisions about what to do with Oprano, how much time do you spend analyzing whether all of the other adult boards are going to approve of it or not? Dont tell me you wouldn't do something just because all of the other boards would consider you an asshole for doing it if you thought it was the right decision for Oprano?

[Mike AI]

Originally posted by Hell Puppy@Jan 29 2005, 05:28 PM
A leader should not base his decisions on whether they will be popular with other countries.

Bush doesn't work for France or Germany he works for the American taxpayers. And the majority of them decided they liked the job he was doing well enough to let him do it for another 4 years.

He does what he thinks is best for the interests of the U.S. without regard to whether it pisses off some country in the middle of europe that is smaller than most of our states. Whether I personally agree with each decision or not, I wholeheartedly agree with not factoring in "world opinion" when it comes to making hard decisions.

The media and the average idiot reading their stories know nothing about leadership and management.

Nick -- when you and GonZo make decisions about what to do with Oprano, how much time do you spend analyzing whether all of the other adult boards are going to approve of it or not? Dont tell me you wouldn't do something just because all of the other boards would consider you an asshole for doing it if you thought it was the right decision for Oprano?

George Washington was slandered through out Europe as an assassin.

Man European countries helped the south, during the Civil War.

France tried to install a dictator in Mexico and lead an insurection of Mexican into California and Texas.

I could type for day and not run out of things the world, and especually Europe have tried to pull over on the US.

The more Europe get rankled, the better the President must be doing. Be it Washington, Teddy Rooservelt, Reagan, or Bush!

[grimm]

Originally posted by Mike AI@Jan 29 2005, 02:28 PM
The Second Coming is here..... Bush won, for the 2nd time!



4 more years!!

6:8


And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

[grimm]

Originally posted by Nickatilynx+Jan 29 2005, 10:06 AM-->