POLL: USA less respected in the world over the last 13 months

[Danno 1,228]

Poll shows Obama, Dems losing ground

Joseph Curl

A majority of Americans say the United States is less respected in the world than it was two years ago and think President Obama and other Democrats fall short of Republicans on the issue of national security, a new poll finds.

The Democracy Corps-Third Way survey released Monday finds that by a 10-point margin -- 51 percent to 41 percent -- Americans think the standing of the U.S. dropped during the first 13 months of Mr. Obama's presidency.

"This is surprising, given the global acclaim and Nobel peace prize that flowed to the new president after he took office," said pollsters for the liberal-leaning organizations.

On the national security front, a massive gap has emerged, with 50 percent of likely voters saying Republicans would likely do a better job than Democrats, a 14-point swing since May. Thirty-three percent favored Democrats.

"The erosion since May is especially strong among women, and among independents, who now favor Republicans on this question by a 56 to 20 percent margin," the pollsters said in their findings.

A May 2009 survey by the pollsters found the public saw the Democratic and Republican parties as equally able to handle national security (41 percent trusted Democrats more, and 43 percent trusted Republicans more.) On conducting the war on terrorism, the two parties were tied at 41 percent.

The Democrats' gap on national security has widened on several other fronts:

• "Keeping America safe": Democrats now trail by 13 points (34 percent to 47 percent.) The gap was just 5 points in July 2008.

• "Ensuring a strong military": Democrats trail by 31 points (27 percent to 58 percent.)

• "Making America safer from nuclear threats": Democrats trail by 11 points (34 percent to 45 percent,) "despite the president's strong actions and speeches on steps to reduce nuclear dangers," the pollsters said.

The poll, conducted late last month, found "the administration's response to the Christmas Day terrorist attempt has contributed to the erosion."

"While public polling showed that initial approval of Obama's response was above 50 percent, two months of Republican criticism have taken a toll. Now a narrow 46 to 42 percent plurality of likely voters say they feel less confident about the administration's handling of national security because of how it responded to the incident," the pollsters said.

In addition, the detention of terrorist suspects and the Obama proposal to prosecute suspects in civil trials in New York City, which was later abandoned, also have taken a toll on the president's approval ratings.

"Whereas a majority of the public approves of the job President Obama is doing in most aspects of national security, a 51 to 44 percent majority of likely voters disapproves of his efforts on the prosecution and interrogation of terrorism suspects," the pollsters found.

Democracy Corps calls itself an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to making the government of the United States more responsive to the American people." It was founded in 1999 by former Clinton adviser James Carville and Stanley Greenberg, a leading Democratic pollster.

Third Way calls itself "the leading moderate think-tank of the progressive movement."

http://washingtontimes.com/news/2010/mar/0...-ground//print/

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

A majority of Americans say the United States is less respected in the world than it was two years ago...

And what's the significance of this? How would Americans know how the US is perceived by the people of other nations around the world? If anyone wants to get a feel for how the world feels about the US, I'd say you gotta go out and survey the world rather than the population of the subject country. Such polls are done and those give you a good feel for how the world views the US.

Let's look at comparative views 2009 vs. 2008. The US climbed from #7 to #1 in terms of the most well liked country in the world. That's how the world sees us whether the Hoax News contaminated American public knows that or not.

The U.S. has now claimed the throne as the world’s no. 1 favorite country. What’s the big surprise? Many say that the nation has President Barack Obama to thank. Global confidence in Obama has put the U.S. in a positive light. Even approval of America among the French has risen from 42% in 2008 to 72% this year.

According to Forbes who released the results, the 2009 poll involved 20,000 people in 20 geographically and economically diverse countries. 2008’s champion Germany was dethroned, coming in at no. 3. An increase in the U.S.’s popularity meants a decrease in its neighbor, Canada – falling to 7th from its previous 4th place. Japan maintains its position as the only Asian country on the list, at no. 5.

The full ranking with 2008’s position in brackets:

1. United States (7)

2. France (2)

3. Germany (1)

4. United Kingdom (3)

5. Japan (5)

6. Italy (6)

7. Canada (4)

8. Switzerland (8)

9. Australia (9)

10. Spain (tie) (11)

10. Sweden (tie) (10)

[Obama 2012 1,714]

I really wouldn't go around touting an article of what "America thinks" the rest of the world views us as...

Either way, I'm still trying to figure out why we give a damn what the rest of the world thinks of us. Why should any nation care what the rest of the world thinks of them. Do what's right by your people and what works for you as a nation... not what everyone else 'thinks' you should be doing....

The only time the opinion should even matter is if you're going off and attacking foreign lands or occupying other nations.... oh wait... nvm

[The_Dude 1,142]

I really wouldn't go around touting an article of what "America thinks" the rest of the world views us as...

Either way, I'm still trying to figure out why we give a damn what the rest of the world thinks of us. Why should any nation care what the rest of the world thinks of them. Do what's right by your people and what works for you as a nation... not what everyone else 'thinks' you should be doing....

The only time the opinion should even matter is if you're going off and attacking foreign lands or occupying other nations.... oh wait... nvm

Why should the U.S. care what other nations think of them? Because in this global society, it's really hard to isolate yourself like that, just ask Kim Jon-Il. Yes, our citizenry is our first priortiy, but we are not on the path to isolation, that is just retarded.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Why should the U.S. care what other nations think of them? Because in this global society, it's really hard to isolate yourself like that, just ask Kim Jon-Il. Yes, our citizenry is our first priortiy, but we are not on the path to isolation, that is just retarded.

Not talking about being a complete isolationist (unless you want to be a dictator) and I pointed out our main problem in the world in my last sentence.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Totally misleading title! All this article shows is how out of touch Americans really are.

[The_Dude 1,142]

Not talking about being a complete isolationist (unless you want to be a dictator) and I pointed out our main problem in the world in my last sentence.

LoL, I took that last sentence as your attempt at humor. You were being serious?

[Obama 2012 1,714]

LoL, I took that last sentence as your attempt at humor. You were being serious?

Hey, our biggest problem in relations around the world is sticking our nose in too deep instead of just sniffing the air.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

LoL, I took that last sentence as your attempt at humor. You were being serious?

Vinny: You were serious about that?

[ScratchIt 12]

100% of my wife's "rels" think Obama is great, but I can understand how some American's might be misled to believe that America's standing has deminished since Obama took office. BigDog, for posting "the rest of the story".

[The_Dude 1,142]

Vinny: You were serious about that?

These damn youts

[Danno 1,228]

JUst wondering.. are being "liked" and being "respected" really the same thing?

This poll was about being respected.

We "liked" the Soviet Union more... when the wheels fell off.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

And what's the significance of this? How would Americans know how the US is perceived by the people of other nations around the world? If anyone wants to get a feel for how the world feels about the US, I'd say you gotta go out and survey the world rather than the population of the subject country. Such polls are done and those give you a good feel for how the world views the US.

Let's look at comparative views 2009 vs. 2008. The US climbed from #7 to #1 in terms of the most well liked country in the world. That's how the world sees us whether the Hoax News contaminated American public knows that or not.

The U.S. has now claimed the throne as the world’s no. 1 favorite country. What’s the big surprise? Many say that the nation has President Barack Obama to thank. Global confidence in Obama has put the U.S. in a positive light. Even approval of America among the French has risen from 42% in 2008 to 72% this year.

According to Forbes who released the results, the 2009 poll involved 20,000 people in 20 geographically and economically diverse countries. 2008’s champion Germany was dethroned, coming in at no. 3. An increase in the U.S.’s popularity meants a decrease in its neighbor, Canada – falling to 7th from its previous 4th place. Japan maintains its position as the only Asian country on the list, at no. 5.

The full ranking with 2008’s position in brackets:

1. United States (7)

2. France (2)

3. Germany (1)

4. United Kingdom (3)

5. Japan (5)

6. Italy (6)

7. Canada (4)

8. Switzerland (8)

9. Australia (9)

10. Spain (tie) (11)

10. Sweden (tie) (10)

MY guess is this is a bogus source. Australia should be No. 1. Everyone hates the US.

[Dan J 277]

I really wouldn't go around touting an article of what "America thinks" the rest of the world views us as...

Either way, I'm still trying to figure out why we give a damn what the rest of the world thinks of us. Why should any nation care what the rest of the world thinks of them. Do what's right by your people and what works for you as a nation... not what everyone else 'thinks' you should be doing....

The only time the opinion should even matter is if you're going off and attacking foreign lands or occupying other nations.... oh wait... nvm

Public diplomacy can be quite a valuable tool in deterring public support for terrorism.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

MY guess is this is a bogus source. Australia should be No. 1. Everyone hates the US.

I think we should poll Booyah. I'm sure we'd get a 100% agreement with the results.