Americans ONLY: Do you really care who foreigners think we should elect President?

szbert

I don't recall ever being polled who should be PM of Great Britain, Chancellor of Germany, President of France or Grand Poobah of Timbuktu. Frankly, that's up to them.

So when voting for president, are you influenced by what foreigners think? Or do you think for yourself?

jhuskey

You can look at it that way or see it as a form of flattery. After all we are getting all the attention. I guess at least we are not boring.

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byron27

I guess you must be right.

Ever watched funniest home video?

Thats the rest of the world watching America.

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Shreklookalike

I'm just wondering why you didn't post an poll option that actually reflected the question posed by your thread title. There's a difference between caring what foreigners feel and letting that feeling be the deciding factor in your vote.

Ruedy

I voted no but, it just might be good to elect whomever the foreigners DON'T want as our president......In order to to that ya gotta know who the foreigners want.

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Gilders

Well, alot of us in the UK are very interested to know what happens post Nov 2nd for a number of obvious reasons, primarily and obviously that it will in all probability have a big impact upon the direction of future foreign policy, global political alliances and quite possibly upon the governmental make-up of a number of nation-states. Not giving a political opinion here - it is only right that you choose your leader and you alone - but don't lose sight of how important this election will be not only domestically for you, but also for a sizeable chunk of the rest of the globe.

Interestingly for many Brits / Europeans however, wil also be to see if it really will be a case of lose-lose for Blair come early morning of November 3rd (or whenever judicial process is finalized) and the US President is announced. Some of the press here are saying he'll be isolated on the political stage regardless of the outcome and that he's burnt too many bridges, both internationally and domestically, to regain trust and respect among electorate and peers. I guess only time will tell.

Gilders

lol - but Ruedy, can you trust us damn foreigners to give you an honest answer to that question...?!

Ruedy

Good point Gilders, funny. Hope you're not putting the word damn in my mouth. My post wasn't made in that light, "damn foreigners" that is.

I was only trying to get a laugh from someone. Glad I got one from you.

I know one thing, for sure though. I'm damn tired of all the politicing!

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davidmc

Yes , it is of vital importance. I would especially need consent/approval from the french before making any final decision. Vote or have your children drafted by the "chickenhawks".

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limerickman

It's Merkins - that's what Bush calls you - "my fellow merkins".
Merkin - defined as : A Pubic Wig for Women. (look it up - the word I mean, not to see if she uses a wig !).
Bush/merkin.

But seriously - fairs fair, Bush won.
The people have spoken.