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bajamigo
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They like us, they really like us
U.S. image gets boost: Mexican citizens' image of the United States has rebounded to positive levels not seen since before the U.S. invasion of Iraq,
a Pew Global Attitudes Project survey found. The favorable image of the United States has soared in Mexico to 69 percent from 47 percent since Barack
Obama succeeded George W. Bush as president. A year ago, 16 percent of Mexicans said they trusted the United States to do what's right in
international affairs. This year, 55 percent of Mexicans had faith in U.S. foreign policy.
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nancywinpdx
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajamigo
U.S. image gets boost: Mexican citizens' image of the United States has rebounded to positive levels not seen since before the U.S. invasion of Iraq,
a Pew Global Attitudes Project survey found. The favorable image of the United States has soared in Mexico to 69 percent from 47 percent since Barack
Obama succeeded George W. Bush as president. A year ago, 16 percent of Mexicans said they trusted the United States to do what's right in
international affairs. This year, 55 percent of Mexicans had faith in U.S. foreign policy. |
That's great
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajamigo
This year, 55 percent of Mexicans had faith in U.S. foreign policy. |
I guess that means 45% don't. Not exactly overwhelming acceptance.
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bajamigo
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I'm afraid our days of overwhelming anybody are pretty well behind us.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajamigo
I'm afraid our days of overwhelming anybody are pretty well behind us. |
Probably, but 55 is a lot better than 16! 
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajamigo
I'm afraid our days of overwhelming anybody are pretty well behind us. |
I guess we're left to overwhelming ourselves. I'm getting my fair share from Obama every day. When he takes a break, Arnold steps in.
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vandenberg
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Makes you wonder what people they polled.
Lot different from the hinterlands of Chiapas to the educated folks in D.F.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
Makes you wonder what people they polled.
Lot different from the hinterlands of Chiapas to the educated folks in D.F. |
Maybe Los Angeles.
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Cypress
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Yea, must be comforting to know that the US has a new admistration. Did they poll the Mexicans that have returned to Mexico due to lack of jobs in the
US? These polls are worthless, politically driven propaganda(Material diseminated by the advocates of a doctrine:Marxist propaganda).
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Maybe Los Angeles. |
Never thought of that.
Truth stranger than fiction.
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bajachris
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I'm still not getting work! But at least it gives me more time in Baja! Gotta look at the good side of all things. 
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Skeet/Loreto
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The United States of America is still the most Free, Richest, Greatest Country in the World even if a bunch of Marxist, Social nuts keep putting out
Spam that say s differently.
Dont" beleive a word of that BS. We are still the Best!!
Skeet/loreto
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duke62
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Yes, Skeet/Loreto, we are the best.
Because we have accepted persecuted Christians, Muslims, those of the Jewish faith when the N-zis wanted to erase any memory of them. Gays,
Chaldeans (Christian Iraqis, too long to go into that, but they make up almost 40% of my son's high school. Thanks, W. Because of you, they will never
be able to go back to Iraq). Mexican, Guatamalen, Honduren (sp?), people, striving for a better life.
That is why we are a shining light, a beacon on the hill. Because The United States of America doesn't care abought skin colour, or religion. Only: Do
you want to be part of this amazing experiment, called democracy? This dream? Most answer, "I do."
I do as well.
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Martyman
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It is not just Mexico. The majority of peoples around the globe have a better impression of the US. When I was in Europe last summer, europeans
didn't think americans were smart enough to elect Obama.
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Bajahowodd
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Right, Marty. We had an Obama bumper sticker on our car during our last trip South and received several positive comments and "thumbs-up" from folks.
Polls do show Obama to be very popular around the world. Ironically, his favorable rating is higher outside the United States. But then, most foreign
countries don't have Fox News complaining about him 24/7. I was in several European countires last summer and engaged in pre-election discussions with
locals. Bottom line was that they felt the last guy made them feel like he didn't give a damn about other countries.
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toneart
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"Marxist Propaganda? Marxist Socialnuts?"
The only time this is ever a factor here in our BajaNomad forum is when a right-wingnut says something like this: "a bunch of Marxist, Social nuts
keep putting out Spam that say s differently."--Skeet
This oft-expressed notion here, by just a very few, is a total fabrication. I will not let you get away with it! I resent the implication. You are not
even referencing anything specific. You just throw those statements out, unsolicited, and it is RUDE!
The rest of us, who try to post intelligently and constructively, may sometimes criticize our government and our people because we want to make our
country even better. We are not perfect. But, because our First Amendment allows us the freedom to criticize with impunity, we do, just like you do.
Our parents criticized us, knowing that we could do better. And most of us turned out the better for it.
The only time I remind any of you of this is always when countering one of your absurd statements. Some of you claim the opposite.....Uh Uhhhhhhhh!
Not true!
Now, all of our ideas can be expressed within a context such as this statement by Cypress: "Yea, must be comforting to know that the US has a new
admistration. Did they poll the Mexicans that have returned to Mexico due to lack of jobs in the US? These polls are worthless, politically driven
propaganda(Material diseminated by the advocates of a doctrine:Marxist propaganda)." Right or wrong, his question and opinion is valid. But then he
has to ruin it with the content within the parenthesis. "politically driven propaganda"? Perhaps. "..a doctrine: Marxist propaganda"? Unnecessary
label that is neither true nor credible.
Read Duke62's affirmation of Skeet's premise "we" (the United States) "are the best." That is the way to express an opinion and he gives lots of
examples of our democratic principles.
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vgabndo
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Right on Tony! While I will acknowledge that there have been some anti-FOX types who have failed to hold their rhetoric to acceptable standards here,
in my judgment the kind of baseless divisive FOX-ranting feeding the far right wing is reflected in the illiterate anti-social attacks by the folks
you've cited. The world is a better, safer place without PNAC in control of the Executive Branch. The world is smart enough to see this. "My country
right or wrong" is no longer a rational philosophy. May we all work together for rational solutions to issues more germaine to survival than "My god
can kick your god's butt."
I pay $510.00 a month for excellent health insurance, and I STILL can't pay all my doctor's bills! It is time to get real.
Semper Fi
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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Cypress
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toneart, So? Read what? Careful, you're tripping over your own silliness.
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toneart
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Vgabndo,
You are the first, besides me, to ever mention the PNAC. All one has to do is Google it and it is all there; the Cheney plan, the pre-meditation for
the illegal invasion of Iraq, and the whole cast of characters who were behind the Neocon's intent, and their implementation of the plan during the
eight years of Bush.
Yes, we really need a good healthcare plan in place soon. "My country Right Or Wrong"? It is my country when it is right AND also when it is wrong. I
am more proud during some times than during others. When I think we have embarked down a wrong path, I will say so, like a Good American!
Back to the title of this string, "They Like Us, They Really Like Us", I am so glad. Whew! It's been a long time.
For the first time in quite awhile, I attended and enjoyed our small town 4th of July parade. I even carried a small American Flag on a stick, and
waved it.
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comitan
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You have to excuse Skeet because he is old and lives in TEXAS1
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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