thinkprogress.org — The new PIPA poll also finds that majorities in 13 out of 15 publics polled say the United States is “playing the role of world policeman more than it should be,” and majorities in all 15 of the countries polled reject the idea that “the US should continue to be the preeminent world leader in solving international problems.”
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geoffpApr 18, 2007
We had that trust once, and we've systematically squandered it. We really need to drop the attitude that we have the right to unilaterally manipulate the fate of other nations for our own benefit. Nobody has that right.I cringe whenever a U.S. politician insists that we defend "American interests," because I'm pretty sure that often translates to "f**king someone over to keep us on top for another decade." I wonder if most Americans realize exactly how long we've been tinkering with the middle east (and others!) to satisfy our thirst for cheap energy resources.When we treat other nations as equals -- with respect -- I think they will begin to trust us again. Until then, I expect this to get worse.
swrostmoreApr 18, 2007
This is why I would support impeachment proceedings being leveled against Bush & co, and also why I've attended protests and the like. Not because I think it would bring about any political change or somehow enlighten those in power, but for the reason that the rest of the world can see that there is dissent in America, and that not all American citizens approve of the direction our country has been taken.
floppyllamadiggApr 18, 2007
<a class="user" href="http://www.worldpublicopinion.org/pipa/articles/home_page/345.php?nid=&id=&pnt=345&lb=hmpg1">http://www.worldpublicopinion.org/pipa/articles/home_page/345.php?nid=&id=&pnt=345&lb=hmpg1</a>Link to report with fullsize graphs. ^^
wheresmyreaganApr 18, 2007
And a lot of it comes from America. If those other countries want to actually do something then let 'em. It'll be about damn time.