October 24, 2004

Anti-Bush or Anti-America?

The National Review's editors acknowledge in their endorsement of Bush that his "diplomacy toward Europe has lacked vigor and far-sightedness." Yet they feel that "many of the things Bush has done to offend Europe were necessary and right. He withdrew from the ABM treaty, said no to Kyoto, and said an equally firm no to the International Criminal Court."

In the same magazine, check out the Euro Press Review by Denis Boyles. A couple of quotes:

"Even today, with only minutes to go before the polls close, the GOP could slap up posters everywhere of Kerry under the slogan, '50 million Frenchmen (and 10 million Muslim immigrants) can't be wrong!' and the election would be in le sac, since having the French back your guy is like having the Klan endorse your line of fine bed-linens."

"Almost half of all Mexicans have an unfavorable view of Americans — and better yet, nearly four in ten are "afraid to visit the United States." Still low, but definitely headed the right way."

So what are the liberals saying?

In its endorsement of John Kerry The Nation warns against the consequences of a vote for Bush: "..[it] would deepen and confirm the United States' separation from the rest of the world, enclosing it in an eccentric and dangerous mini-climate of ignorance and lies."

Mark Hertsgaard Salon, makes a similar argument:

"If Americans give Bush another four years as president, the popular global backlash could be intense, including not just rhetorical denunciations of American stupidity but perhaps boycotts of American products and worse."

"On the other hand, if Americans vote Bush out on Nov. 2, it will signal the world that its affection for us is both recognized and reciprocated. And that -- to borrow a line from one of the movies that have made American culture so beloved around the world -- could be the start of a beautiful friendship."

Posted by Kajsa at October 24, 2004 10:35 PM | Email to a friend

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