The European View of Election '08

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The election of '08 gives the American people an opportunity to live up to the demands of our constitution and fully, and I hope finally, reject the imperial presidency, beyond constitutional limits, envisioned by Dick Cheney & George W. Bush.
A total repudiation of the last eight years and a reassertion of the American principle that no one is above the law will allow us to return to the company of fellow democracies and in time become again a beacon of hope and aspiration for people everywhere.
Then perhaps we can get about dealing intelligently with the global problems of individuals and groups that utilize terror in an attempt to achieve their political ends, undoubtedly inspired by the 800 pound gorilla (US) throwing its economic and military weight around.

Kenneth W. Staggs of TX 3:13PM May 17, 2008

So what you and John are saying, Daniel, is that Europe wants us to be more like "them", a bunch of pansies who have loud microphones, but are afraid to take any action, right? Sorry, but I don't want our country being like Europe, especially on the religion of global warming. These blowhard nations can't even meet their own aggressive caps, and they want us to join it, while China and India go on like there is no tomorrow? No, thank you. Besides, we have done a far better job on reducing so-called harmful emissions by employing technology and not stupid government mandates.
And on the issue of foreign policy, I thought we were employing "aggressive diplomacy", whatever the hell that is, with countries such as Iran and North Korea. Oh well, so much for the left knowing what to do.

Chris of AZ 11:58AM May 12, 2008

The election of Obama, contrary to Republican spin, would not precede America abandoning and losing the global war on terror. The election of Obama would result in precisely the opposite, with Europeans falling all over themselves to cooperate more fully with an America they would perceive as a nation of people thankfully returning to their senses. The world would then be more united against radical extremism, not less so.
Other nations are closely watching the American presidential race because the message of "hope" resonates with their citizens just as it does with so many here.
Most of Europe is also watching because Europeans have no interest in following John McCain and are hoping for us to wake up and do better so they are never, ever asked to do so.

Daniel David of NM 11:53AM May 09, 2008