Ya don't say...
Warning: Political comments contained below. I know ‘this’ is a sensitive issue, and if you’re pissed off with what I have to say – go make your own blog. It’s what they are there for. There's a link at the side of the page."LONDON (Reuters) - A majority of people surveyed in a global poll think the re-election of George W. Bush as U.S. president has made the world more dangerous and many view Americans negatively as well, says the BBC.
The survey by the broadcaster published on Wednesday showed that only three countries -- India, the Philippines and Poland -- out of 21 polled thought the world was safer following Bush's election win in November."
The numbers break down a little like this...
"On average across all countries, 58 percent of the 22,000 surveyed said they believed Bush's re-election made the world more dangerous."
And worryingly...
"The survey found that 56 percent of Americans thought Bush's win was good for the world with 39 percent disagreeing."
This is where I write something about how the US news networks are more worried about something like ‘a 6 year old that stubbed his toe at Disneyland’ than anything else that might be going off in the world.
You see - I truly feel like a citizen of the world. We are all so close in this world of intercontinental travel, cell phones, and the Internet. And in this day and age an insular looking mentality when it comes to world affairs tells me one thing – your days are numbered.
I wouldn’t be surprised if in the next 50 years there’s a massive shift of balance of power in the world. As nations like China become the main economic superpowers, America may find itself becoming the world's poor cousin if it continues to just look solely towards its own shores only.
To quote an American friend of mine:
“It’s like this. Do you really think Paris Hilton is fit to take over her Dad’s empire?”
I hate to come across as bashing America. I’m not about that. To just make a gross generalisation of an entire nation would undue what I am about to say. But I have a war on something too, and this is my version of ‘Shock and Awe’.
So if you’re willing and able – help me and join the ‘War on Ignorance’. The true global terror.
Ignorance exists in every corner of the globe. Sometimes it’s due to ill funded education systems, ingrained religious dogma, or dictators with a personal addenda. But sometimes it’s down to just wanting a manicure.
Not every country needs a McDonalds, and just cos Fox News reports it doesn’t mean it’s the definitive opinion on events. An ‘America number 1’ mentality is akin to gross fascism. Sure, have pride in where you live. I’m proud to be British. But we all sit on the same planet – so just take an interest once in a while. We are your friends and neighbours. We just spell it differently.
Nic.
3 Comments:
We spell neighbour correctly, not differently to the US. hee hee.
I remember a poll before the war, where American's were astounded that the rest of the world thought GW Bush would be the one to start the next war. The rest of the world was right, the US was wrong.
Of course, posting this, I might be locked up for being a terrorist. They have a law in this country now (Australia) where they can hold you without trial. One thing GW and Howard ahve brought us, is a justice system similar to thrid world dictators. The ones they are supposedly opposed to.
Why did they get elected back in? Because appathy is ripe in Aussie and US. As long as the bombs aren't dropping on us, they dont' care.
It's a sad, sad world. :-)
Cheers,
Dabido (Teflon)
I prefer Burger King though.
Suanie
they got voted in because they spent more money on tv adverts, publicity and marketing...er...should i say compaigning....and they have more friends on the boards of important companies..
within 10 years, i think theyll just give people $5 for their vote, it'll be cheaper in the end...maybe people could sell their vote on ebay..
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