7ape you seem very passionate about those remarks, which is understandable. I agree with a lot of what you have stated, especially with regard to the USA's invasion of countries that it deems unfit to rule itself or would be of benefit (i.e. Iraq has oil). I'd also like to state that the USA does good in some countries too, such as Somalia for instance and where definetly appreciated for their contribution during the second world war - even though I wasn't alive then I can understand the implications of the Nazis winning.

I have been to the US on holiday a couple of times and thoroughly enjoyed myself. The majority of people I met were also very nice. I don't hate the USA I just think your too insular for your own good. In the short term its ok but surely thinking long term has to be the way forward. Doesn't this sound like a poker strategy? Obviously you are all allowed your opinions about your own country but to state you couldn't give two cahoots about anyone else as long as your alright seems a little sad.

There are number of issues with Bush which provide reason for us non Americans to worry about this man. First of all he got into power under very suspicious circumstances. Secondly he's not very intelligent - not his fault per say, we are who we are, but to be in such a powerful position concerns me.
Thirdly, an article on the radio over here last week was querying the odds of a father and son both being president within 3 terms in a country which prides itself with allowing everyone the opportunity to reach the top - gotta be pretty high. Finally, his family has strong links with the Arabs who are linked to the 9/11 attacks yet those Arabs were allowed to leave your country - and USA decides to invade Afghanistan....hmmm.

It seems obvious to me that the USA is establishing a power base in the middle east for some alterative motive and oil is a precious commodity nowadays. Bush is just using the terrorism card to justify this.