the outcome of the election

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Interesting. Which do you really mean: they hate our country or our leadership?

This requires a general answer – but overall, they hate our leadership, which also pertains to the American populace for “letting” the administration do what it does. This hate dissipates on the individual level (in most cases) when they are forced to consider an American, as opposed to the plural. But largely, they view us as they view our leaders.

Ironic thought: "Frequently wrong, but never in doubt."

I’m not sure if this was intended as a passive-aggressive slight against me, or if it was a continuation of the previous, so I’ll pass it by.
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My interaction has been different than yours, in re foreigners, and to be frank with you, if a bunch of Euro Liberals, the same sorts who supported the Red Brigade and the French Communist party during the Cold War, do not care for America, I care not.

Which I believe is the majority opinion of Americans, and part of the reason why we are viewed as arrogant and self-serving. But I believe the best way to sway even those we don’t respect is to set a positive example, not to disregard every opposing foreign view as invalid.

Curious: what information, what soda straw view of the world do your colleagues use to form their positions?

In order, the media, personal visits to the US, and casual discussions with my associates. Which is far from ideal, but the majority express a desire to understand our systems – which is much more than I can say for the average American when faced with the political systems of Ireland, Tanzania, Hong Kong, Turkey, etc.

Personally, were today the day we got 4 more years of Senator (President actualy) John, as in John McCain, I'd be grinning.

I actually agree with you. I would have had a much more difficult choice if McCain was up for president. He’s a far more capable and admirable man than Bush is.
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