WVUforREDSKINS Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Just curious as to who cares how America is viewed in the rest of the world. I do. I think it is important that we are a leader and superpower who is looked up to rather than mocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 To the radicals who hate us for their own stupid reasons, no, I don't give a **** what they think. They're going to hate us no matter what. For those who dismiss us as idiots and mock us, yes, I care. Why? Because we're better than what the world thinks we are right now. We haven't exactly proven them wrong lately.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 damn I wanted this to be public. Is there a way to change this without making a whole new pole? Help mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 No. Part of the world wants us gone. Parts of the world are to the left us, they love us when we are with them. Remember, we weren't liked during Reagan's time either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Don't particularly give a ****,if we take care of our end they will come around. or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 No. Part of the world wants us gone. Parts of the world are to the left us, they love us when we are with them. Remember, we weren't liked during Reagan's time either. And a part of the world is scratching and clawing to sneak into our country, on inner tubes across the Carribbean Sea, using old pickup trucks as motorboats, and hiding in car trunks crossing the border Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 damn I wanted this to be public. Is there a way to change this without making a whole new pole?Help mods Poll fail No i do not care how other countrys view us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 I suppose the world is almost to broad of a term. Maybe traditional allies would have worked better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 WVU you're probably not in a position to travel outside of this country on an annual basis, so you're not exposed to native people in foreign countries on vacation or business. If you were, you'd likely view this differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I don't care what our enemies think of us, but when our allies think you are difficult to work with or untrustworthy then it greatly hampers our ability to execute our foreign policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 WVU you're probably not in a position to travel outside of this country on an annual basis, so you're not exposed to native people in foreign countries on vacation or business.If you were, you'd likely view this differently. Explain. You're saying that I wouldn't care if I was leaving the country more often? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Explain.You're saying that I wouldn't care if I was leaving the country more often? pardon me, I thought that you had expressed that you didn't care what other countries thought, looking back you haven't commented yet. So what I was saying is that you might care more that you'd think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 pardon me, I thought that you had expressed that you didn't care what other countries thought, looking back you haven't commented yet. So what I was saying is that you might care more that you'd think. I said how I felt in my first post. I realize I phrased the thread title in a way that makes it seem like I don't, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I don't care what our enemies think of us, but when our allies think you are difficult to work with or untrustworthy then it greatly hampers our ability to execute our foreign policy. Well when our Allies are difficult to work with or untrustworthy then it greatly hampers our ability to execute our foreign policy as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 can't wait for MSF to chime in on this one. Anyone gotta wild guess how he votes?:whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 We're fools if we don't. Our economy is a global one. The war against terror is a global one. Having good relations with other countries is vital to our country's success, now more than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Um, no...I don't particularly give a **** what the "polls" say about the rest of the world thinks about us. I've been fortunate enough to travel through Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, Central America, Mexico, Carribbean, and a few other places and trust me, the "hate" for America is not as prevalent as the media likes to make it out to be. And I've not stayed in "high end" touristy resorts for the most part either. My family, friends, colleagues, and I have never had problems. Sure, there are some areas of the world that it's probably not smart for ANY westerner to travel to, and you have to be smart when you travel, but this BS about how "everyone" hates America is totally ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Well when our Allies are difficult to work with or untrustworthy then it greatly hampers our ability to execute our foreign policy as well. For some reason I get the distinct impression that you and I see the world through different eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I care. It's important how other countries view the US. Especially, as someone posted earlier, what our allies think about us. These are people who we would need to depend on in the event something catastrophic happens. Also, it just makes sense to me that we would want the world to look up to us and to think that we are competition instead of just pushovers. For example, our education system is far behind a few other countries and it makes no sense. For us to ever gain the respect of other countries, we have to properly educate our citizens. I'm actually surprised that so many people think this isn't an important issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Yeah, I bet all those countries that "hate" the U.S. won't accept our foreign aid either... When push comes to shove and they're in a tight spot, they're looking to the U.S. for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 For some reason I get the distinct impression that you and I see the world through different eyes. I certainly hope so,it's already crowded in there :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Yeah, I bet all those countries that "hate" the U.S. won't accept our foreign aid either...When push comes to shove and they're in a tight spot, they're looking to the U.S. for help. Well, to be honest, all the money we borrow from other countries isn't exactly helping our reputation any either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I certainly hope so,it's already crowded in there :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Well, to be honest, all the money we borrow from other countries isn't exactly helping our reputation any either. Doesn't seem to interfere with them buying up the country,we see a catastrophe...they see bargains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Well, to be honest, all the money we borrow from other countries isn't exactly helping our reputation any either. What does that have to do with the amount of foreign aid we disperse? Our country gives the most international support. You're saying they don't want U.S. monetary aid and support after a massive earthquake? Or a tsunami? Or to help prevent the spread of malaria? Or HIV/AIDS b/c we borrow money from other countries? That makes no sense. When countries need help, they turn to us. That might sound arrogant, but that's the truth. Furthermore, I've never been treated badly in ANY of my travels b/c I was "American." You act like a jerk when you're traveling, you'll be treated like crap. You are polite and nice, you're treated in kind for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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