Do you think the rest of the world is watching the 2012 U.S. Presidential campai

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   Denise Handlonposted 11 years ago

   Do you think the rest of the world is watching the 2012 U.S. Presidential campaign?
   
   I'm wondering how much of an impact our election year will prompt the interest of individuals in other countries...

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   isenhower33posted 11 years ago

   Idk, I bet it pulls in a lot of views from all over the world but I'm not sure how other countries look at it. Would be kinda neat to know.

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      Denise Handlonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Robert...it would be fun wouldn't it.

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   movingoutposted 11 years ago

   I'm sure they are. Many concerned if Romney is elected, given his foreign policy or lack of foreign policy knowledge.

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      Denise Handlonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I agree, movingout.  Romney does not seem to have the understanding that Obama has and I don't think it is b/c O was in office and has more experience.

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   stclairjackposted 11 years ago

   watching the english speeking chinese news is trippy.... how they cover the campaign is interesting, but you have to consider its STATE TV... thier rendition of journalism is not quite what we're accustomed to

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      Denise Handlonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Interesting...I hadn't even considered the Americans in foreign countries who may be trying to follow the news. 

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   timorousposted 11 years ago

   Being your nearest neighbor, we in Canada are very much aware of America, but I suspect interest in the U.S. campaign is not on most Canadians minds. It all seems like overblown posturing, is too complicated and drawn out.
   Compare that to our 8-week federal elections..that's it. Including two debates. Saves a whole whack of money too.

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      Denise Handlonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      So good to see you, timorous, and I love your response!  Thanks neighbor.

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   ImKarn23posted 11 years ago

   Hi, Denise! I'm from Canada and you're probably aware i'm loud and proud about my feeling and thoughts on the US election process and it's candidates..I have lived in the states twice - once when i was just 14 and moved there alone to live in a dorm to train 6/hrs/day in gymnastics - and have traveled to probably 42 states - including alaska, hawaii, AND peurto rico...lol
   I know FAR more about your country than mine - and my political pieces draw comments from Americans - who supposedly know what they're talking about...lol..
   My Canadian friends  think my stork was drunk - and dropped me in the wrong country...lol..

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      Denise Handlonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      LOL  Lesley, you never fail to make me chuckle.  I love your political comments, as well as your other views (and humor).

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   maxoxam41posted 11 years ago

   Since Obama and Romney appear to be the same, why would the world be focused on their tribulations. The middle east knows that both represent a danger to their sovereignty, China knows that they will both covet its China sea, Southern America will be on the lookout since two democartically elected presidents were overthrown by the US ...

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      movingoutposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Romney agrees today. But given his record of changing positions, God only knows what he'll do!

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      Denise Handlonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for commenting, maxoxam41.  I can tell that you have some strong opinions about politics.

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   CHRIS57posted 11 years ago

   Raised in the US but having German citizenship i am an insider and outsider. Just came back to Germany from a business trip to Kazan, Russia. Overall it was 5 hours of flight time and i used some leasure time to read international newspapers. It was just after the 3rd debate and papers were full of that. Most articles showed some irritation on how little educated both candidates were in foreign affairs. Another puzzlement was about the lack of real long term strategic planning.
   As one German paper put it: It is like a crop field with foul water on it. One candidate tries to solve the issue by pouring fresh water over the land, the other candidate is trying to dry up the land. Both solutions will end in a bad harvest and none of them is thinking about irrigation, building dams, in others words: ending the laissez faire policy.
   There is a general uneasiness in Europe about the Presidential campaign. Another 2 or 3 presidents of the O. or R. calibre and the US has had it. The only number that is growing is population. The rest will stagnate at best and US influence on world politics and economy will decrease. The last sentences were my own and not cited from a newspaper.

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      Denise Handlonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Chris-thanks so much for sharing your views.  This is what I had hoped to hear...what I have been really curious about.

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   old albionposted 11 years ago

   I assure you that we in the the UK are watching the US elections. European countries are doing the same. What happens in the US has a great effect on all of us. A weak President would be a catastrophe for the west, as well as the US. Western society is under threat, a strong President is essential.
   Graham.

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