Why Is America's Reputation Improving?

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I have no idea how anyone can say that America's reputation is imroving. Yes, sure, Mr. Bush certainly took your country rather deep, reputation-wise, and anyone would be an improvement after him. But even your new president is just continuing the "war on terrorism", which is the stupidest thing anyone ever thought of. Terrorism is an idea, a concept, and as such cannot be fought the conventional way, but Mr. Obama still tries, and even sends another 30,000 troops over to Afghanistan. He has promised to leave a long time ago but is instead building up. My own countrymen are being killed in that wasteland because America cannot leave until it has forced their democratic views on a sad country like Afghanistan. But Mr. Obmama does it all with a smile, I have to give him that. Afghanistan is only a real threat to itself, and if they ever become an actual present threat to a NATO country, then the coalition will go in, with a smile, and make the whole bloddy thing into one big parking lot. Personally I do not like America and will continue not to until that pointless war is over. America is an arrogant bully, but Mr. Obama does smile a lot... And he is black

kasper 5:02PM December 16, 2009

If you can assume that because G.W. was "suspicious or indifferent to ALL cultures that weren't his own", then you would have no problem in accepting my observation that it should be clear to everyone that OBAMA hates America because he spent so much time abroad and covorted with communists and terrorists, correct Jim Phillips of Georgia? You must be some sort of clairvoyant that seems to think he knows what the rest of the world is thinking. Have you caught the video of world leaders at the G20 Summit REFUSING to shake Obama's extended hand?!
Yup. They love this guy!

Jimi Streets of CA 9:41PM November 15, 2009

Because we elected Obama, and he's black. Period. Unfortunately there is no other reason.

Newt Jesus of ME 9:21PM July 04, 2009

Arab countries believe we're better? GREAT !
Anyone check out the BBC lately or see that even our English "cousins" are swinging back RIGHT?
You know RIGHT...as in "correct"!
Counter Socialism ! The Anti-Obama.
Ignore history and repeat the same mistakes...

Chris Petty of GA 1:05AM June 09, 2009

George W. Bush only traveled out of the country once before becoming president, to visit his father who was then ambassador to China. It was clear to everyone that W. was suspicious of or indifferent to all cultures that weren't his own. Obama, on the other hand, is perfectly at home in multiple cultures, because he grew up in an atmosphere where that curiosity was natural and encouraged. The world was longing for another American leader who could look them straight in the eye.

Jim Philips of GA 7:50PM June 08, 2009

I do beleive that this country made a very big misstake by forming the NAFTA - WAFTA - CAFTA and similar programs that let and took jobs from our USA people.
I feel that that the government should get out of these programs and get this country back on it's feet the ringht way.
Not all this bailout stuff let the Co. fall / fail not print billions of paper to cover up what is really going on.
It has been in the works for years [ a dictatorship ]
Taking guns and privlages from the people is one of the first things done { Hitler-Musalini } and others like them.
God Bless America

John of GA 5:14PM June 08, 2009

I do beleive that this country made a very big misstake by forming the NAFTA - WAFTA - CAFTA and similar programs that let and took jobs from our USA people.
I feel that that the government should get out of these programs and get this country back on it's feet the ringht way.
Not all this bailout stuff let the Co. fall / fail not print billions of paper to cover up what is really going on.
It has been in the works for years [ a dictatorship ]
Taking guns and privlages from the people is one of the first things done { Hitler-Musalini } and others like them.
God Bless America

John of GA 5:14PM June 08, 2009

If all of the Bush hating, bleeding heart liberal, progressive socialists are ashamed of the United States of America, let them apologize. I on the other hand, do not apologize.

Anthony Manos of FL 12:07PM June 08, 2009

Republicans had a very dangerous culture of corruption that was geared toward making money for their small group of corrupt political contributors. Now that this corruption is being cleaned up, America's reputation has greatly improved. See http://Democracy-Now.us

Joel of WA 12:05PM June 08, 2009