i expect that at European countires..i thought will be more close at UK..
I very much doubt that completely. I cant see anyone but Obama if it was here. Romney came here and slagged off the olympics for a start which put a lot of peoples back up.... then the fact he is against 'Obamacare' - if ANY politician in the UK said they wanted to get rid of the NHS they would never ever win - so thats just 2 bits....
personally. and purely personal, if romney wins I think its all over. From what I have seen, and again its purely personal, i do not like him at all, think he is a lying conniving waster, was pro vietnam but used religion to avoid going himself, has been wishy washy on foreign policy, wont publish his taxes, has made it obvious the rich sould earn more and many more personal reasons.
i said that only cos i think UK is more conservational as country from the rest European countries..
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After reading this thread I'm thinking the best way for the world to like us
is to keep a Democratic Pres so we lean more towards what others believe
and have and think we should have.
Too bad that might not be what we want or what is best for US.
Especially looking around the world at some of the examples.
Can you list some of those examples from around the world, so that we can understand where you're coming from here?
And....why is what is best for America so different from what's best for the rest of the world?
Simple answer to that one: hegemony
Yes, I have said this before, America is very young,
think of us as the obnoxious two year old in the big history
of this world
American was born to lead why we are a super power,
it was the intention, in my opinion, when it was created or soon thereafter.
We gotta a lot of learning to do but I don't necessarily think a Democratic President
is the correct learning or leaning as we see in other parts of the world.
Maybe we all can learn from the mistakes of others and of course from our own.
Well actually the founders wanted America to stay out of international politics because at the time it didn't have any geopolitical foes, it wasn't until the early 20th century that America started to take a leadership position and even then it took it along time to get involved in both ww1 + ww2
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The idea of America being born to lead is basically saying America was born to control which very much akin to us humans thing we were born to subdue the earth which nature has a way of proving to be utter fallacy.
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I can not wrap my head around thinking who I would vote for in another country. Let's try. So Candidate A and Candidate B are running for office over there in Country C. Who would I vote for?
Well, neither is going to affect my PTA or my village. Well, who's going to be nicer to my country? Or am I supposed to go altruistic and emphathetic and wonder who is going to take care of the folks in Country C better? Or is it big picture I'm missing, who is better for the planet?
Ok, what do I mean by THAT? Who will take care of mother earth, or who will bring more people out of poverty around the globe? Who will balance those two issue better? Who will be less of an asshole to other countries, to my country?
But wait, are they being a jerk to my country to provide advantage for their country? Do I care more about my country or the advantage he may be giving to the people in his country?
Hold on, what do I even KNOW about these two candidates -- how do I know that? What is my country's media feeding me? What is Country C's media feeding me?
C'mon ... we can't get past the caricatures of the Community Organizer vs the Hedge Fund Manager here in our country -- what perception of the real men do you think the rest of the world has?
Most people can't be bothered to learn the issues for their local PTA or city council, you think I care what they think about mine?
But OK, they'd vote for Obama. I'm supposed to feel better about voting for Obama because folks who WON'T be as impacted by his failures as me thinks it'd be great for them? Great for us? WTF? I can not wrap my head around this.
Obama will be better for all of us Global Citizens? Ha, Bush was the best President Africa has ever seen, just ask Bono. Obama has FAMILY there he won't even help....
I can not wrap my head around thinking who I would vote for in another country. Let's try. So Candidate A and Candidate B are running for office over there in Country C. Who would I vote for?
Well, neither is going to affect my PTA or my village. Well, who's going to be nicer to my country? Or am I supposed to go altruistic and emphathetic and wonder who is going to take care of the folks in Country C better? Or is it big picture I'm missing, who is better for the planet?
Ok, what do I mean by THAT? Who will take care of mother earth, or who will bring more people out of poverty around the globe? Who will balance those two issue better? Who will be less of an asshole to other countries, to my country?
But wait, are they being a jerk to my country to provide advantage for their country? Do I care more about my country or the advantage he may be giving to the people in his country?
Hold on, what do I even KNOW about these two candidates -- how do I know that? What is my country's media feeding me? What is Country C's media feeding me?
C'mon ... we can't get past the caricatures of the Community Organizer vs the Hedge Fund Manager here in our country -- what perception of the real men do you think the rest of the world has?
Most people can't be bothered to learn the issues for their local PTA or city council, you think I care what they think about mine?
But OK, they'd vote for Obama. I'm supposed to feel better about voting for Obama because folks who WON'T be as impacted by his failures as me thinks it'd be great for them? Great for us? WTF? I can not wrap my head around this.
Obama will be better for all of us Global Citizens? Ha, Bush was the best President Africa has ever seen, just ask Bono. Obama has FAMILY there he won't even help....
You are giving the world populace very little credit. It's quite simple. I vote on policy, Obama is closer to my views on policy than Romney. Most first world countries are farther left leaning politically than the US. How is that hard to wrap your head around? I think you may be over thinking it.
The idea of America being born to lead is basically saying America was born to control which very much akin to us humans thing we were born to subdue the earth which nature has a way of proving to be utter fallacy.
The wingnut party, or the guy pushing full steam ahead to kill innocent people with drone attacks while continuing to hold people indefinitely without charge?
Yeah, too right we're going 3rd party.
For the record, Obamacare is too pussy-footed for my liking. NHS, fuck yeah. But then the Tories have been trying to dismantle it.
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the idea of America being born to lead is the most ridiculous idea I have ever heard.. Hitler thought he and Germany were born to lead the world. Let's not get the fact that America have a huge military with the idea that they are 'born leader'. being a superpower (i.e having a larger population) doesn't equal being a better country or being 'born to lead'. This kinda opinion is why someone the other day told me to speak 'normal english' as opposed to Australian English.
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Yes, I have said this before, America is very young,
think of us as the obnoxious two year old in the big history
of this world
American was born to lead why we are a super power,
it was the intention, in my opinion, when it was created or soon thereafter.
We gotta a lot of learning to do but I don't necessarily think a Democratic President
is the correct learning or leaning as we see in other parts of the world.
Maybe we all can learn from the mistakes of others and of course from our own.
Well actually the founders wanted America to stay out of international politics because at the time it didn't have any geopolitical foes, it wasn't until the early 20th century that America started to take a leadership position and even then it took it along time to get involved in both ww1 + ww2
Yep, I was thinking in terms of the Rockefellers, Dupont, Rothschild, you know the big guys
behind the founding fathers. The big picture they had for themselves and our country.
Hey what ever happened to those guys?
acutejam the first news story I heard this morning was about two British soldiers gunned down in Afghanistan. Somewhere they wouldn't have been if our country hadn't agreed to join yours.
This is the reason people elsewhere in the world care about who leads the US. We acknowledge that the size and influence of your country will impact our lives and the lives of our fellow citizens.
We also do follow the campaigning in your elections. It's in the newspaper daily. We watch the debates. These make our news reports. Actually a colleague was having a roadtrip through the US during the debates and following the VP debate tried to discuss with an American how they thought the debates had gone and the person in question didn't know the names of the VP candidates.
We accept we live in an international community and therefore take an interest in what is going on throughout the world.
When George W was elected the second time in this country I remember the utter disbelief as people discussed the outcome of the election. Obama's election was greated with not only excitement but relief.
So are we strangers now? Like rock and roll and the radio?
acutejam the first news story I heard this morning was about two British soldiers gunned down in Afghanistan. Somewhere they wouldn't have been if our country hadn't agreed to join yours.
This is the reason people elsewhere in the world care about who leads the US. We acknowledge that the size and influence of your country will impact our lives and the lives of our fellow citizens.
We also do follow the campaigning in your elections. It's in the newspaper daily. We watch the debates. These make our news reports. Actually a colleague was having a roadtrip through the US during the debates and following the VP debate tried to discuss with an American how they thought the debates had gone and the person in question didn't know the names of the VP candidates.
We accept we live in an international community and therefore take an interest in what is going on throughout the world.
When George W was elected the second time in this country I remember the utter disbelief as people discussed the outcome of the election. Obama's election was greated with not only excitement but relief.
Utter disbelief
I remember then as well and simply could not believe it. We have a radio personality up here that was from the US originally. Great guy, great personality... funny as hell. That day... I remember him talking of it with his co-host and his expression turned sour. As hopeful as he once was leading up to the election, his disappointment in the outcome could not be contained and he uttered these words: "They want him. They deserve him."
I have to admit I felt the same. I also have to admit that I have used the exact expression to describe how I would feel if the US elected the 'less than ideal' candidate currently campaigning.
acutejam the first news story I heard this morning was about two British soldiers gunned down in Afghanistan. Somewhere they wouldn't have been if our country hadn't agreed to join yours.
This is the reason people elsewhere in the world care about who leads the US. We acknowledge that the size and influence of your country will impact our lives and the lives of our fellow citizens.
We also do follow the campaigning in your elections. It's in the newspaper daily. We watch the debates. These make our news reports. Actually a colleague was having a roadtrip through the US during the debates and following the VP debate tried to discuss with an American how they thought the debates had gone and the person in question didn't know the names of the VP candidates.
We accept we live in an international community and therefore take an interest in what is going on throughout the world.
When George W was elected the second time in this country I remember the utter disbelief as people discussed the outcome of the election. Obama's election was greated with not only excitement but relief.
Utter disbelief
I remember then as well and simply could not believe it. We have a radio personality up here that was from the US originally. Great guy, great personality... funny as hell. That day... I remember him talking of it with his co-host and his expression turned sour. As hopeful as he once was leading up to the election, his disappointment in the outcome could not be contained and he uttered these words: "They want him. They deserve him."
I have to admit I felt the same. I also have to admit that I have used the exact expression to describe how I would feel if the US elected the 'less than ideal' candidate currently campaigning.
I would suspect that those not voting for the incumbent in this upcoming election will have the the same utter disbelief on how the incumbent could be re-elected.
acutejam the first news story I heard this morning was about two British soldiers gunned down in Afghanistan. Somewhere they wouldn't have been if our country hadn't agreed to join yours.
This is the reason people elsewhere in the world care about who leads the US. We acknowledge that the size and influence of your country will impact our lives and the lives of our fellow citizens.
We also do follow the campaigning in your elections. It's in the newspaper daily. We watch the debates. These make our news reports. Actually a colleague was having a roadtrip through the US during the debates and following the VP debate tried to discuss with an American how they thought the debates had gone and the person in question didn't know the names of the VP candidates.
We accept we live in an international community and therefore take an interest in what is going on throughout the world.
When George W was elected the second time in this country I remember the utter disbelief as people discussed the outcome of the election. Obama's election was greated with not only excitement but relief.
Utter disbelief
I remember then as well and simply could not believe it. We have a radio personality up here that was from the US originally. Great guy, great personality... funny as hell. That day... I remember him talking of it with his co-host and his expression turned sour. As hopeful as he once was leading up to the election, his disappointment in the outcome could not be contained and he uttered these words: "They want him. They deserve him."
I have to admit I felt the same. I also have to admit that I have used the exact expression to describe how I would feel if the US elected the 'less than ideal' candidate currently campaigning.
Same here. When I talk to friends now about the race for President they say there is now way Romney will get elected. The simple fact is that Bush Jr. was a full term President, enough said.
You are giving the world populace very little credit. It's quite simple. ... Most first world countries are farther left leaning politically than the US.
Maybe I put too much faith in John Stewart's proclamation that politics is run by the extremes because everyone in the middle is too busy, you know, working and having a life. It's enough to follow my local politics let alone state or federal, but another nation's? But I get what you're saying - lean left, vote left. I doubt it's got too much to do with any issue-by-issue, policy-by-policy review overall. It's the Community Organizer vs the Hedge Fund manager. Giving Obama the Nobel Peace Prize before he had done ANYTHING is another aspect of this slant.
acutejam the first news story I heard this morning was about two British soldiers gunned down in Afghanistan. Somewhere they wouldn't have been if our country hadn't agreed to join yours.
This is the reason people elsewhere in the world care about who leads the US. We acknowledge that the size and influence of your country will impact our lives and the lives of our fellow citizens.
We accept we live in an international community and therefore take an interest in what is going on throughout the world.
That's a good point, Chime. I have those US-blinders on -- was thinking about this just generic country to generic country. And a little ticked off by the obvious peer pressure such a poll implies.
What makes sense to you looking in at our country, may not make as much sense to me living here. Priorities mostly, I think we'd actually agree on most policies, but disagree on the weighting.
There's nothing sophisticated about voting to spend massive amounts of money we don't have, about adding more debt, how enlightened does Greece seem to you? In California, our public pension fund is now suing cities that are bankrupt for the money those cities should be paying into the fund.
You are giving the world populace very little credit. It's quite simple. ... Most first world countries are farther left leaning politically than the US.
Maybe I put too much faith in John Stewart's proclamation that politics is run by the extremes because everyone in the middle is too busy, you know, working and having a life. It's enough to follow my local politics let alone state or federal, but another nation's? But I get what you're saying - lean left, vote left. I doubt it's got too much to do with any issue-by-issue, policy-by-policy review overall. It's the Community Organizer vs the Hedge Fund manager. Giving Obama the Nobel Peace Prize before he had done ANYTHING is another aspect of this slant.
acutejam the first news story I heard this morning was about two British soldiers gunned down in Afghanistan. Somewhere they wouldn't have been if our country hadn't agreed to join yours.
This is the reason people elsewhere in the world care about who leads the US. We acknowledge that the size and influence of your country will impact our lives and the lives of our fellow citizens.
We accept we live in an international community and therefore take an interest in what is going on throughout the world.
That's a good point, Chime. I have those US-blinders on -- was thinking about this just generic country to generic country. And a little ticked off by the obvious peer pressure such a poll implies.
What makes sense to you looking in at our country, may not make as much sense to me living here. Priorities mostly, I think we'd actually agree on most policies, but disagree on the weighting.
There's nothing sophisticated about voting to spend massive amounts of money we don't have, about adding more debt, how enlightened does Greece seem to you? In California, our public pension fund is now suing cities that are bankrupt for the money those cities should be paying into the fund.
I think people in Western Europe tend to be more tuned in to politics in general, I'm currently working on a senate campaign in Virginia and the amount of people who don't even know who is running is astounding for me, and this is the most important senate race in the country right now, at home even people who aren't tuned in know who is running on a personal level
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Good read (and insightful!). Loving the comments - could have been made by some people here!
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In Germany - and I think all around the world - the image of the U.S. improved a lot during President Obamas term.
Opposite to Romney, he is also there for the 'normal' people and for those who are the weakest in society.
But in a worldwide economy crisis like we have it right now, there are obviously more bad news than good news.
He is educated and doesn't seem to be a puppet of the bank sector or the oil industry.
No one here understood how it was possible that a wonderful country like the United States voted for Bush twice.
And there are not many people who would understand if Romney would become the next POTUS.
He seems to be pretty dumb, has no real plan and belongs to a party that is a shadow of itself, with the Tea Party influence that is purely horrible.
In Germany - and I think all around the world - the image of the U.S. improved a lot during President Obamas term.
Opposite to Romney, he is also there for the 'normal' people and for those who are the weakest in society.
But in a worldwide economy crisis like we have it right now, there are obviously more bad news than good news.
He is educated and doesn't seem to be a puppet of the bank sector or the oil industry.
No one here understood how it was possible that a wonderful country like the United States voted for Bush twice.
And there are not many people who would understand if Romney would become the next POTUS.
He seems to be pretty dumb, has no real plan and belongs to a party that is a shadow of itself, with the Tea Party influence that is purely horrible.
The choice is seemingly obvious isn't it? I mean, from what I can see from afar... 1% should be voting for Mitt.
It's important to note the US elected Bush only one time- his second term. His first term was not achieved legitimately. In fact- and I'm talking a real fact- the US had rightfully elected Gore... but... well... something happened in Florida if memory serves me correct and in the end... oil companies ended up getting their man anyways.
Everything seems to be going so well every where else in the world...Anyway the rest of the world could come fix our problems too? I kid of course.
It shouldn't be surprising that polls in other countries would show Obama with a huge lead. This is the man that won the Nobel Peace Prize after all.
Words carry weight...Romney doesn't speak well and doesn't come across as being for the people. Obama speaks about being for the people. That message resonates in areas more prone to liking larger gov't involvement in lives. Nothing wrong with that, to each their own. If politics in the US were about the individual instead of party I don't know if we would see too many Romneys getting too far. We would see more wellstones, pauls, kucinichs...
But I agree with what was said earlier...Most people from other countries would have the decent sense not to limit themselves to only two viable party voices. They may fiercly support their party in the voting booth but I would think they would look at two party politics as a joke.
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well countries like Australia etc aren't against the USA.. we believe we're a better nation then America..
So you think it's an issue that some Americans think America is "above other countries" while simultaneously believing that your country is better than America? Interesting.
actually, there is a difference. some americans shout it from the rooftops. the rest of the world quietly thinks it to themselves.
there's nothing wrong with national pride as long as it doesn't take over your life.
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Does anyone here believe that these countries want us to be strong and get stronger? Do you think they want us to protect our borders, advance our ideals, project our influence, build our military, strengthen our dollar and fly our flag with more pride than each day? Do you seriously think they wish us well and hope for us to strengthen our country? Please answer with substance and clear, logical reason!
actually, as one of the biggest economic powers of the world, no country in their right mind would want america to "fall".
no one outside your borders cares how high you fly your flag.
wake up and smell reality.
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"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
And....why is what is best for America so different from what's best for the rest of the world?
Simple answer to that one: hegemony
ah, yes....welcome to the 19th century....manifest destiny, alive and well, 200 years in....who are you leading?
Well actually the founders wanted America to stay out of international politics because at the time it didn't have any geopolitical foes, it wasn't until the early 20th century that America started to take a leadership position and even then it took it along time to get involved in both ww1 + ww2
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Well, neither is going to affect my PTA or my village. Well, who's going to be nicer to my country? Or am I supposed to go altruistic and emphathetic and wonder who is going to take care of the folks in Country C better? Or is it big picture I'm missing, who is better for the planet?
Ok, what do I mean by THAT? Who will take care of mother earth, or who will bring more people out of poverty around the globe? Who will balance those two issue better? Who will be less of an asshole to other countries, to my country?
But wait, are they being a jerk to my country to provide advantage for their country? Do I care more about my country or the advantage he may be giving to the people in his country?
Hold on, what do I even KNOW about these two candidates -- how do I know that? What is my country's media feeding me? What is Country C's media feeding me?
C'mon ... we can't get past the caricatures of the Community Organizer vs the Hedge Fund Manager here in our country -- what perception of the real men do you think the rest of the world has?
Most people can't be bothered to learn the issues for their local PTA or city council, you think I care what they think about mine?
But OK, they'd vote for Obama. I'm supposed to feel better about voting for Obama because folks who WON'T be as impacted by his failures as me thinks it'd be great for them? Great for us? WTF? I can not wrap my head around this.
Obama will be better for all of us Global Citizens? Ha, Bush was the best President Africa has ever seen, just ask Bono. Obama has FAMILY there he won't even help....
You are giving the world populace very little credit. It's quite simple. I vote on policy, Obama is closer to my views on policy than Romney. Most first world countries are farther left leaning politically than the US. How is that hard to wrap your head around? I think you may be over thinking it.
Yeah, too right we're going 3rd party.
For the record, Obamacare is too pussy-footed for my liking. NHS, fuck yeah. But then the Tories have been trying to dismantle it.
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behind the founding fathers. The big picture they had for themselves and our country.
Hey what ever happened to those guys?
This is the reason people elsewhere in the world care about who leads the US. We acknowledge that the size and influence of your country will impact our lives and the lives of our fellow citizens.
We also do follow the campaigning in your elections. It's in the newspaper daily. We watch the debates. These make our news reports. Actually a colleague was having a roadtrip through the US during the debates and following the VP debate tried to discuss with an American how they thought the debates had gone and the person in question didn't know the names of the VP candidates.
We accept we live in an international community and therefore take an interest in what is going on throughout the world.
When George W was elected the second time in this country I remember the utter disbelief as people discussed the outcome of the election. Obama's election was greated with not only excitement but relief.
Utter disbelief
I remember then as well and simply could not believe it. We have a radio personality up here that was from the US originally. Great guy, great personality... funny as hell. That day... I remember him talking of it with his co-host and his expression turned sour. As hopeful as he once was leading up to the election, his disappointment in the outcome could not be contained and he uttered these words: "They want him. They deserve him."
I have to admit I felt the same. I also have to admit that I have used the exact expression to describe how I would feel if the US elected the 'less than ideal' candidate currently campaigning.
Same here. When I talk to friends now about the race for President they say there is now way Romney will get elected. The simple fact is that Bush Jr. was a full term President, enough said.
Maybe I put too much faith in John Stewart's proclamation that politics is run by the extremes because everyone in the middle is too busy, you know, working and having a life. It's enough to follow my local politics let alone state or federal, but another nation's? But I get what you're saying - lean left, vote left. I doubt it's got too much to do with any issue-by-issue, policy-by-policy review overall. It's the Community Organizer vs the Hedge Fund manager. Giving Obama the Nobel Peace Prize before he had done ANYTHING is another aspect of this slant.
That's a good point, Chime. I have those US-blinders on -- was thinking about this just generic country to generic country. And a little ticked off by the obvious peer pressure such a poll implies.
What makes sense to you looking in at our country, may not make as much sense to me living here. Priorities mostly, I think we'd actually agree on most policies, but disagree on the weighting.
There's nothing sophisticated about voting to spend massive amounts of money we don't have, about adding more debt, how enlightened does Greece seem to you? In California, our public pension fund is now suing cities that are bankrupt for the money those cities should be paying into the fund.
I think people in Western Europe tend to be more tuned in to politics in general, I'm currently working on a senate campaign in Virginia and the amount of people who don't even know who is running is astounding for me, and this is the most important senate race in the country right now, at home even people who aren't tuned in know who is running on a personal level
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^this.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
different circumstances.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
Good read (and insightful!). Loving the comments - could have been made by some people here!
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- Obama: 85%
- Romney: 4%
http://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2012 ... age-yougov
In Germany - and I think all around the world - the image of the U.S. improved a lot during President Obamas term.
Opposite to Romney, he is also there for the 'normal' people and for those who are the weakest in society.
But in a worldwide economy crisis like we have it right now, there are obviously more bad news than good news.
He is educated and doesn't seem to be a puppet of the bank sector or the oil industry.
No one here understood how it was possible that a wonderful country like the United States voted for Bush twice.
And there are not many people who would understand if Romney would become the next POTUS.
He seems to be pretty dumb, has no real plan and belongs to a party that is a shadow of itself, with the Tea Party influence that is purely horrible.
The choice is seemingly obvious isn't it? I mean, from what I can see from afar... 1% should be voting for Mitt.
It's important to note the US elected Bush only one time- his second term. His first term was not achieved legitimately. In fact- and I'm talking a real fact- the US had rightfully elected Gore... but... well... something happened in Florida if memory serves me correct and in the end... oil companies ended up getting their man anyways.
It shouldn't be surprising that polls in other countries would show Obama with a huge lead. This is the man that won the Nobel Peace Prize after all.
Words carry weight...Romney doesn't speak well and doesn't come across as being for the people. Obama speaks about being for the people. That message resonates in areas more prone to liking larger gov't involvement in lives. Nothing wrong with that, to each their own. If politics in the US were about the individual instead of party I don't know if we would see too many Romneys getting too far. We would see more wellstones, pauls, kucinichs...
But I agree with what was said earlier...Most people from other countries would have the decent sense not to limit themselves to only two viable party voices. They may fiercly support their party in the voting booth but I would think they would look at two party politics as a joke.
It is terrifying when you are too stupid to know who is dumb
- Joe Rogan
actually, there is a difference. some americans shout it from the rooftops. the rest of the world quietly thinks it to themselves.
there's nothing wrong with national pride as long as it doesn't take over your life.
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
actually, as one of the biggest economic powers of the world, no country in their right mind would want america to "fall".
no one outside your borders cares how high you fly your flag.
wake up and smell reality.
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
Hmm, Iran, Russia, Venezuela, North Korea come to mind.... I'm gonna hafta disagree with you. Well, you did say "in their right mind..." Ok.
yes, I could have clarified that I wasn't talking about countries that want america to fall no matter who is in office.
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