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THE UNITED STATES WINS THE POPULARITY CONTEST

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Neal Boortz
@ October 6, 2009 8:13 AM Permalink | Comments (49) | TrackBacks (0)

According to a new poll, the United States is the most admired country in the world. And who do we have to thank for that? The star power of Barack Obama and his administration. That is according to the Nation Brand Index.

The US climbed from seventh place last year. Other nations near the top include France, Germany, the UK and Japan.

The found of the NBI just can't believe how quickly the US shot back up to number one, and he assumes this all has to do with Barack Obama: "What's really remarkable is that in all my years studying national reputation, I have never seen any country experience such a dramatic change in its standing as we see for the United States for 2009."

This one is not too hard to figure out. We go back to the Pew Research poll conducted in Europe in 2008. That poll showed that nearly 60% of Europeans wanted the United States to be weaker. They didn't like the US being as strong in economic and worldwide political affairs as we were. Soooooo ... along comes Barack Obama, and at every turn he projects American weakness. He trashes the European missile defense system. He kowtows to Russia's Putin. He absolutely fails to take a strong stance on Iran and their nuclear ambitions. He disengages from Iraq and continues to show indecisiveness in Afghanistan. The shrinks at the sight of Hugo Chavez. He won't meet with the Dalai Lama because it might make the Chinese mad. Weakness at every turn ... just exactly what the respondents to the poll said they wanted! A weaker United States!

So now our popularity in Europe is on the way up! Really tough to figure out why, isn't it?

By the way ... for those of you who think Obama is absolutely right in pulling America back from international strength and leadership: Some country out there is going to dominate the world militarily. Some country is going to dominate the world economically. Many of you don't want the United States to be that country. OK, fine. Then do tell us which country you want to fill that role? No hedging here. Some country is going to dominate ... and if you don't want our country to be the one, which country do you chose?

Maybe the United Nations?

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  • jimmy-really?
    To Jimmy: wow! The only accolade you can give The Obamanation (Abomination) is that he "manhandled" the pirate attacks? What a true leader...NOT....never mind that he is at best a clueless, naive, maniacal , misguided fool and most likely a devious, evil, manipulating minion of Satan. Wake up., Jimmy. This is not about Democrat vs. Republican idealogy! It is about the playing out of the very real end times of this earthy existence. I pray that you have a "Damascus" experience and that your soul and spirit embrace the TRUTH - The Word made flesh....Jesus Christ so that the scales are removed from your eyes.
    By Truth prevails @ 10/07/09 02:25:52 AMreport abuse
  • Quote
    "That poll showed that nearly 60% of Europeans wanted the United States to be weaker."

    I need need need a link to this poll!! I have some liberal bed-wetters who need to know what's going on in the world!

    Help me out, Uncle Neal!!
    By C Cubed @ 10/07/09 12:09:52 AMreport abuse
  • We suck
    I feel all giddy now. Woooo whoo the world loves us again.
    By Dogwood @ 10/06/09 08:02:30 PMreport abuse
  • Some natural law?
    Is there some law stating that one country always has to overshadow all others? I mean, that seems odd. Didn't we...didn't we have this stand-off for 50 years with some other country that stood neck-and-neck with the US in the ability to demolish countries? Yeah, I think we did. It's irrelevant anyway; Europe doesn't want the US weaker just in some general sense. The people don't just randomly object to our power. No, they want us to be weaker so we stop keeping 100,000 troops in Germany and building missle shields in Poland and stop trying to bully France into letting us use their airspace for a war they object to. It's called "sovereignty" Neal, that thing you get so mad over when the UN tries to tell us what to do. Well, the reason countries like Spain might try to use the UN to overrule us is because we try to overrule them! Maybe they are just happy now, thinking they want have some neocon breathing down their necks because they are obsessed with the idea of "national greatness".
    By BWM @ 10/06/09 06:26:54 PMreport abuse
  • now I remember....
    Now I remember why I have stopped reading the comments in here -- I read through today's and it's like Groundhog's Day -- everyone keeps up with the same tired jokes and BS.

    This place is never was much more than a bunch of 8th graders throwing spitballs but it's actually gone down to babies in a sanbox smacking each other with plastic shovels.

    webwench -- I think if you had some sort of registration process, the comments in here might evolve a little.
    By Gavin Volaire @ 10/06/09 04:04:17 PMreport abuse
  • This may be a coincidence, but...
    Isn't today the day that libtards all across the USA are picketing military recruiting offices across the country? I'm sure it's no coincidence that nutbags like Jenny, Catseye, 3mbw and others are posting on this board.

    Catseye--you've officially unseated 3mbw AKA anonymous/Jimmy D. as biggest libtard idiot on this board--my heartiest congratulations on your dubious honor.
    By $mooth Operator @ 10/06/09 02:42:52 PMreport abuse
  • If the USA could suck the chrome off a trailer hitch we’d be even more 'popular.'
    I’m just saying, if that’s the kind of popularity you want...be the neighborhood ho.
    I'd rather be ugly and respected, myself.
    By CowboyUp @ 10/06/09 02:20:40 PMreport abuse
  • @shuttin down
    "Are you serious?
    Wow!
    Move over 3m, you too Jimmy D.
    There is a new kid on the block with a severe case of the stupids.
    Catseye, I'm beggin you, please give us more of your wisdom and perspective.
    By shuttin down @ 10/06/09 12:40:59"


    LMAOROTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    By Club-a-Liberal @ 10/06/09 02:16:20 PMreport abuse
  • Jenny and Braindead Liberalism
    Jenny - The Detroit Lions are loved by all NFL opponents, while the New England Patriots are hated, get the analogy, you dolt?

    Or in terms you may understand, the fat ugly girl is loved by all the other girls, while the hot beautiful one is hated, do you now get the picture, fatty?
    By Club-a-Liberal @ 10/06/09 02:11:20 PMreport abuse
  • Incredible Streak Continues!!!
    >>>Obama has been just as weak on Iran and indecisive in Afghanistan as his predecessor. And yes, people, when Boortz mentions about the difference between Obama and Bush, it's fair game to talk about Bush<<<<<

    Gayvin Volaire, our resident French bisexual, has extended his streak now to 79 straight posts where he blames Bush!!! This guy is unbelievable!
    By Club-a-Liberal @ 10/06/09 02:02:32 PMreport abuse
  • America?
    I agree with Stan. This is just rightwing propaganda. I HATE America. How can anyone love this fascist, racist, homophobic country that was stolen from the peaceful and green Native Americans and was then built brick-by-brick from Africamerican slaves and cheap Mexican labor? This country sucks even with Obama.
    By Stan's #1 Fan @ 10/06/09 01:53:25 PMreport abuse
  • Jeffrey
    the US's defense budget is $527 billion

    china's defense budget is between $105 and $150 billion,

    2009, Russian defense budget will be increased to a record amount of $50 billion

    i think there is some cuts necessary.
    By tshirt-doctor.com @ 10/06/09 01:28:21 PMreport abuse
  • it's natural.......................
    nature abhors a vacuum..........with the rising tax rates the owners and producers are leaving (vacuum) and taking their money with them.........

    illegals swarm in to take those jobs amerikans won't do(pressure)and take free services that working folks provide.......

    poof equilibrium........

    wow these new purple pills are gooooooooooooooooooooooood!!!
    By butt neckid @ 10/06/09 01:22:48 PMreport abuse
  • ReJoyce I think it was a case of great minds thinking alike.
    Either that or my tin-foil hat needs to be replaced. :-)
    By ACE @ 10/06/09 01:18:15 PMreport abuse
  • By Catseye @ 10/06/09 09:10:56 AM
    Are you serious?
    Wow!
    Move over 3m, you too Jimmy D.
    There is a new kid on the block with a severe case of the stupids.
    Catseye, I'm beggin you, please give us more of your wisdom and perspective.
    By shuttin down @ 10/06/09 12:40:59 PMreport abuse
  • ACE you're a genius ;)
    Jeffrey, great post.
    By Joyce M/Blythe @ 10/06/09 12:38:19 PMreport abuse
  • Most Admired Country
    What does the rest of the World admire about America? According to Obama and his Obamabots, it can't be our wealth, military power, healthcare system, education system, personal freedoms, criminal justice system, etc..
    It must be the way we dance.
    Or, perhaps its our willingness to suffer fools.
    By Carlos @ 10/06/09 12:31:32 PMreport abuse
  • Drowning
    It isn't due to defense spending that we're drowning in a "sea of debt". If the Fedgov would return to its Constitutionally-mandated function, I'd estimate 70% of federal programs would be (rightfully) returned to the states and our federal spending would be slashed to a level WAAAAAY below what it is currently. In other words, it isn't our strength that put us in debt, it was (and continues to be) our politicians desire to control and develop power that is at fault here.
    By Jeffrey @ 10/06/09 11:49:43 AMreport abuse
  • Simple as high school
    Were the most popular kids in school the ones of the most substance? Deserving of respect?

    How about college?

    Work?

    Thank you, I will be over here if you need me further.
    By DaleC @ 10/06/09 11:48:06 AMreport abuse
  • Thanks Jenny for sharing your wisdom with us
    Now I see! The libtards are telling us that the only way for our enemies to stop interfering with our economic and political interests is to lay down and roll over.......in other words be weak and spineless like her boy Osamabama.

    Ahmedinejad, Castro, Chavez, Putin, Gaddafi, Kim Jong-Il and others are sure to respect us a lot more if we just roll over and say "uncle".

    Wow, and to think all these years I had it wrong. Though BOTH gulf wars, no less! Thanks Jenny for enlightening me.
    By $mooth Operator @ 10/06/09 11:36:09 AMreport abuse
  • Friends
    As Bismark said: "Nations do not have friends. They only have interests.” To treat the relationship of nations as if we live on grammar school playyard is naive. It's not a matter of love or like or fear. Other nations need to understand what we stand for and where we stand on issues. Bush stood for freedom and democracy in the world. He proved that; he spoke about it often. Obama is silent on that issue. Iran is a prime example of his silence in the face of the protests there.
    By Mack Mcrae @ 10/06/09 11:21:21 AMreport abuse
  • A parable
    Once a king, desiring to be liked by his subjects, called his second in command. "From now on, I will only issue decrees that the people like. You will issue all harsh and stringent decrees".

    After about a month, the king noticed that his subjects had little respect for him. However, when his second in command spoke, the people jumped. The king called his SIC in and said, "From now on, I will give all the harsh and stringent commands. You will give only pleasing commands".

    Within a week, the king was exceuted and his SIC was placed on the throne.

    Moral - it is far better and more productive to begin harsh, and later allow for leniency than vice versa.

    I've used this concept with my children and grandchildren, and with employees. I have seen it play out in all types of leadership positions. Just a thought.
    By mattisben @ 10/06/09 11:20:33 AMreport abuse
  • POPULARITY CONTEST
    There is difference between “accurate” and “valid”.
    Accuracy is “the degree of closeness of a measured or calculated quantity to its actual (true) value”.
    Validity is “you are measuring what you think you are measuring”.

    Is the poll accurate? Probably.
    Is it valid to assume it is accurate because the U.S. is weaker? I don’t think so.
    It is not our weakness they admire; it is our strength and ability to do what they cannot.

    I believe the results are because the World Economy went to hell and EVERYONE is looking to the U.S. to pull it out of the toilet.

    Obama and his followers are clueless. They will choose to believe we are on the right course because of this without ever understanding why they are wrong.
    By Robert @ 10/06/09 11:17:35 AMreport abuse
  • screw 'em all
    Foreigners hate our guts, yet they would gladly give up their citizenship to become Americans. I would NEVER give up my American citizenship.

    Screw foreigners, including the UK. They're all losers. And forget what the Statue of Liberty says. We don't want your sick, weak, pathetic scumbags. I just assume airlift it, drop the damn thing on the Eifel Tower, and ignore all new citizenship requests, including the illegal aliens who are already here.
    By stepcousin @ 10/06/09 10:54:51 AMreport abuse
  • The world loves us because...
    They love to see a weakened America.
    Or perhaps I should use the word "hamstrung" because I do not believe America is weak but rather its leader(s) are.

    And the world can see it.

    Democrats are known for their appeasement and their unwillingness to use any kind of force when necessary. With Obama at the helm, the only fear the world has of America is that of a long, boring, and over-produced speech that is thoroughly void of any substance.
    Meanwhile, our highly-qualified "super-genius" Harvard grad of a leader has been waffling over Afghanistan for weeks while he (and our politicians in general) let our boys get killed like they haven't been for years.

    Glad to see that law degree indicates a worthy Commander in Chief, B.O.
    By Killer @ 10/06/09 10:49:42 AMreport abuse
  • US Popularity
    So, lemme get this straight: when the IOC includes Chicago as a contender for Olympic venue during the Bush presidency, that's ignored. When the IOC drops Chicago during PrezBo's administration, it's Bush's fault. And when U.S. popularity worldwide rockets, it's because everyone loves PrezBo.

    Got it. Weird, but I got it.
    By Pablo @ 10/06/09 10:48:49 AMreport abuse
  • Must be something else, Boortz
    Obama has been just as weak on Iran and indecisive in Afghanistan as his predecessor. And yes, people, when Boortz mentions about the difference between Obama and Bush, it's fair game to talk about Bush. Spare us that worn out "everything is Bush's fault" rhetoric. Bush did not nothing when Chavez referred to America as satan and he inexplicably announced to the world that North Korea was no longer a threat when he removed them from the US terror watch list after nearly 40 years.

    How come all of that projected weakness didn't make us #1? Your theory is all wet.
    By Gavin Volaire @ 10/06/09 10:39:58 AMreport abuse
  • Re: Idiot “What would be the motivation for "democraps" (oh, that's such a clever term) to "destroy" America? “
    Ever hear of the “Cloward-Piven” Strategy?

    Answer this: How would Fauxbama's agenda be Different if he WEREN'T trying to destroy the country?
    By ACE @ 10/06/09 10:39:55 AMreport abuse
  • Observations
    (1) Let me understand the scoring system rules: USA moves up in some useless likeability poll, Obama is to credit. On the other hand, USA gets absolutely bitch-slapped by the international community at the Olympics, and the response is "how dare you blame Obama, it's Bush's fault..."

    (2) What is the libtard fascination with being liked by people who hate you and don't have your best interests in mind. You useful idiots on the left suffer from perennial Stockholm
    Syndrome, among 10 other menatl diseases.
    By Cllub-a-Liberal @ 10/06/09 10:37:58 AMreport abuse
  • How is this report accurate?
    We're all of a sudden popular? Is that why Obama failed to get the Olympics in Chicago?
    Just wondering because if we were that popular now, why didn't his bid work?
    By Tsunami Tommy @ 10/06/09 10:37:51 AMreport abuse
  • @ Jenny
    Jenny this isn't high school. The object of our foreign policy is not to be popular. Our foreign policy should reflect what is in the best interest of the United States period.

    Other countries are doing what is in their best interest as well. When it serves them, they like us and when it doesn't they don't.

    We should not bend our priorities or give away our national sovereignty to make the UN or anyone else happy.
    By TIM @ 10/06/09 10:28:58 AMreport abuse
  • Idiot Detector
    Ever hear of Cloward & Piven? In order to fundamentally transform you must first destroy.

    http://www.discoverthenetworks.org/groupProfile.asp?grpid=6967

    Oh and 3, these are your Progressive heros.
    By Joyce M/Blythe @ 10/06/09 10:23:22 AMreport abuse
  • Randy and Jenny
    Randy, if Kerry had won we would already be at war with NKorea! During the debates either him or Edwards said they would bomb them before they got the chance.

    Jenny, I don't let people run over me and yes I have friends. "RESPECT" is what is needed. Admired and Respect are not the same thing. We can be strong, respected all without being a jerk. Why does everyone have to take things from one extreme to another!?!
    By Joyce M/Blythe @ 10/06/09 10:20:18 AMreport abuse
  • dominate the world militarily
    the US dominated the world militarily so much so that we're drowning in a sea of debt. we used to dominate the world economically, but the was before our leaders went globalism. now our factories have move overseas.

    you're asking the wrong question here. you ought to ask "how can america survive?"
    By tshirt-doctor.com @ 10/06/09 10:17:14 AMreport abuse
  • Our November mistake
    Since he took office I've maintained most every move President Obamuppet makes weakens our nation. Now our American Idol has won us a popularity contest for his efforts. Oh brother. I hope for our country this guy is one and out.
    By Steve Boston @ 10/06/09 09:55:33 AMreport abuse
  • Whee we are becoming just like them. Let the love fest begin
    By Tim @ 10/06/09 09:45:45 AMreport abuse
  • Right wing principle: America should be a strong friendless jerk
    Yeah, I want my president to go around pi**ing everyone off. America should be something akin to a "bad guy" professional wrestler. That's a sure way for American interests to be supported on the world stage.

    To all of you who want America to be the strong jerk everyone hates, is this the approach you take to your personal lives too? If so, do you have friends?
    By Jenny @ 10/06/09 09:21:20 AMreport abuse
  • ...we are already feared by our dominance in military might. But as we grow more in debt and become even more broke as a nation, we will have to bring the troops home because we cannot pay for our overseas empire anymore. Thanks to chickenhawks like you we will get there sooner than later.
    By Doug Butler @ 10/06/09 09:19:38 AMreport abuse
  • Fred 8:33, that's just dumb
    What would be the motivation for "democraps" (oh, that's such a clever term) to "destroy" America? How would "destroying America" make life better for them, their family, their employer, their neighborhood, their church, and all other elements of their life? Do you think they want a complete breakdown of American society, law, government, and social order? What do you mean specifically by accusations that they want to "destroy America"?

    Once you question motive, you cease to be able to have any kind of a civilized debate. Can't we at least agree that both major parties seek to make the U.S. a better place, but seek different avenues to that end?
    By Idiot Detector @ 10/06/09 09:16:20 AMreport abuse
  • One can be liked and also strong at the same time
    Boortz sets up a false dichotomy here: you're either strong or well-liked. In reality, you can be both.

    The U.S. today is like the popular, successful high school quarterback who is also an honors student. The U.S. under swaggerin' cowboy George II was the 4th grade playground bully everyone hated and eventually went nowhere in life despite his ability to create fear of himself.

    I am happy that I am a citizen of the most admired country in the world. Only American-hating right wingers would desire to spin that as a negative thing.
    By Catseye @ 10/06/09 09:10:56 AMreport abuse
  • At least you must like Obama for this
    I mean, we all know polls are bogus, but you have to at least like Obama for the way the world perceives him. I mean, how many skyscrapers have gone down during his presidency. And have you noticed how the pirate attacks have come down since he sniped them? It is great that prosperous countries now respect America while other countries now fear America. Man it is nice to get conservatives out of the office and crying on glenn beck where they belong
    By Jimmy Dolan @ 10/06/09 09:08:54 AMreport abuse
  • Popular
    Terrific. We're popular. Now I can sleep better at night.
    By Twistedsaint @ 10/06/09 09:08:00 AMreport abuse
  • where is the disco music and polyester leisure suit
    Where is the disco music and where are the polyester leisure suits because I feel like I am reliving the Jimmy Carter presidency again.

    Why does it always take learning a hard lesson for each generation that they don't want the Carter or Obama in the presidency or in charge of the Legislature?
    By Libertarian Voter @ 10/06/09 09:01:29 AMreport abuse
  • Kind of reminds me of my high school reunion
    The kid voted most popular as a senior turned out to be a fast food restaurant manager 10 years later. The kid voted most likely to succeed still lived at home with his parents.

    These "polls" mean absolutely nothing.
    By $mooth Operator @ 10/06/09 09:01:12 AMreport abuse
  • Which?
    Is it better to be feared or loved?
    Thought of the day...
    By Mark @ 10/06/09 08:59:15 AMreport abuse
  • It's Not Possible
    Wanna know how wimpy Obama is? Try this one:
    Is it actually possible that we'd be better off right now if John Kerry, Vietnam vet and bought-and-paid-for trophy husband of a woman with a real job, had won the 2004 election? Is my brain processing that correctly? That just seems so ridiculous, yet I can't dismiss the thought. LMAO! God help us!
    By Randy @ 10/06/09 08:57:41 AMreport abuse
  • Popularity Contest
    Let's see, we are still in Iraq, sending more troops to Afghanistan, we still haven't passed any "climate change" legislation, essentially our foreign policy has not changed at all, but suddenly we are popular again?

    That is why popularity contests are worthless!
    By O'Dissious @ 10/06/09 08:50:10 AMreport abuse
  • democraps HATE America
    They will not stop until we are destroyed.
    By Fred @ 10/06/09 08:33:03 AMreport abuse
  • Is that like winning 'Ms. Congeniality' in a beauty contest?
    Thanks, but no thanks.

    I think we would rather be feared than loved, that cuts down on the body count.
    By ACE @ 10/06/09 08:20:12 AMreport abuse
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