"Europe" opinion matters to Americans more than Americans' opinions matter to, say, tulip planting Dutchmen, because Europeans pay attention to America. We're the big dog. They - the Europeans who show up in these editorials and informed sources - pay attention, and they draw from wider sources of info and more diverse political philosophies than most Americans. And they know more history, on average, even about America, than Americans know. Their general take on Gore and Kerry vs W was far more accurate than the American take, for example. The only people surprised by W's flailing in office were Americans, many of whom still can't admit to the reality of what they voted for - or against. It's fine to note that we are on top, now. But a wise top guy listens to the underlings.
I think it is just GENERALLY a good idea to try to listen to opinions of those who are not interested in the subject matter in any way. That way there is a better chance of getting an opinion without bias. it doesn't mean one has to agree with it, but at least have a fucking intellectual interest!!!
Whenever I hear Euro-pee-ons commenting on US politics, I'm reminded of that old movie "The Mouse That Roared"......Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Whenever I read the Eurpeans' view on the US, I realize it is pretty much the same as the rest of the world's....
Because by their buying into your rhetoric, Europeans must be actually stupider than they already appear?
ROTFLMAO Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Out of 300 million people these fat old millionaire good old boy white guys are the best that the Republican Party can produce? Well, they did elect Junior so we mustn't ask for too much. MII
I wouldn't say that Europeans are disinterested. They are very interested in American politics. And each news paper will have it's slant. That said, I think the article summed it up as I would have. The Republican hopefuls are a pathetic bunch. Even Republicans will tell you that they are not happy with this years crop. The fact is, Republicans, perhaps for the first time since Nixon, are serisouly thinking about who they elect. They elected Reagan The Actor, Bush The Next-in-line and Junior The Moron. They have a dream like remembrance of The Actor. But as for Dumb and Dumber?!?! - getouttahere... Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Why do you think they keep going back to The Actor. I think the Europeans are on side with the way the majority of Americans feel about these pathetic Rep canditwits Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Michael
Funny whenever I hear a american (talk) abouth foreign politics I can already smell the gunpowder. A lot can be said abouth americans and there voting habits like they voted for Bush a second time... A second time no seriosly if you go into detail they only voted for him ones because he didn't got elected the first time...
bloody hell if you cant take your nations politicans being lampooned then you really need checky0self. I dont care where youre from, politicans are uniformly awful creatures. If someone started throwing eggs at new labour or the lib dems i certainly wouldnt take it as an attack on my own personal character. It would take far more than that to get me riled. Having said that - anyone say a word against david attenborough and i'll bite your knees off.
