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Most countries around the world now hold a positive view of the United States for the first time since the BBC World Service began tracking such attitudes in 2005.
The poll shows views of the U.S. have improved sharply in Europe, with Spain swinging into the positive column after negative views toward the U.S. fell 23 points, the BBC reports.
Originally Posted by sanrene Well, that's what happens when you "reset" relationships that don't need to be reset. He has routinely insulted and snubbed allies, while embracing enemies. I think France is just now figuring out what a complete disaster he is.
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How has this helped the US? Obama has had a number of set backs on the world stage. Improved world image doen't mean anything.
Ahh!
World opinion that holds the US in contempt doesn't foster sympathy for those that oppose the US.....like terrorists?
And an improved image throughout the World doesnt make international cooperation easier for the US to facilitate?
You're a genius.
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