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Originally posted by chiS2000
Of course we can. Nobody's mad at the Germans anymore...
Originally posted by centurion1211
2 - Also, here's a key metric that I didn't see mentioned.
The world is still voting with it's feet that the U.S. is the best place to be.
Until that fact changes, I'll continue to believe that this image nonsense is only that - nonsense.
Originally posted by AceOfBase
Originally posted by centurion1211
2 - Also, here's a key metric that I didn't see mentioned.
The world is still voting with it's feet that the U.S. is the best place to be.
Until that fact changes, I'll continue to believe that this image nonsense is only that - nonsense.
Now wait while your facts are true they are not conclusive in nature you have the right path just not all the information. This info only concludes the decline in incoming persons, but what about the in excess of 5000 us born or previous naturalized citizens who have migrated out of the USA in to Israel in the last year alone we are seeing a decline in presence from with in as well, most of those leaving are not muslims or other ethnic parties we are in a greater majority at war with either, they are Christians, Jews, Catholic just migrating in search and preperation of the fullfillment of faith related prophacies, and some are just leaving in search of change, change from corruption environmental destruction abounding and ecological and natural disasters more are leaving to escape conditions, and or are leaving in hopes of spreading out and experiencing new cultures, those should be counted in this decision as well in the last 1 and in this year we are going to see Christian and Jews and Hebrews migrating on an increased scale to the amount of tens of thousands and this was on the news back in september and or october when the news took and interest in these mass migrations for religous purposes, I even found myself wondering if my faith would be hightened if I were in the holy lands that my savior dwelt and God has chosen for his people , but I realized it doesnt matter its personal preference where you live faith doesnt have borders, some just feel compelled to leave because they believe the furture is better on these holy lands.
Guess what?
That fact has changed.
The world is voting with it's feet.
Look at the decline in immigration to the US in the last couple of years:
2003 Yearbook of Immigration Statistics
The decline in the year 2002 wasn't that great but 2003 was really down a lot.
[edit on 19/1/2005 by drbryankkruta]
Originally posted by Trent
I think the belief that the rest of the world hates America comes largely from what you had been told by your own press and gov rather than the actual existance of this hatred.
[edit on 18-1-2005 by Trent]
Originally posted by EvolutionEvil
Originally posted by Trent
I think the belief that the rest of the world hates America comes largely from what you had been told by your own press and gov rather than the actual existance of this hatred.
[edit on 18-1-2005 by Trent]
Trust me it exists. Even here in Canada, America's closest (geographically speaking) ally, there is an enormous amount of resentment towards America.
I personally dont hate America or Americans for that matter. From my standpoint, most of the resentment is directed towards Bush and the resulting American policy.
The biggest mistake America/Bush made in his presidency was the decision to turn his/America's back on the United Nations. By doing so he/America basically said "Screw the rest of the world". You are more alone in the world today as a result of that decision.
Time heals all wounds - but not during the current administration I think.
Peace
--Evil--
Originally posted by mwm1331
To the rest of the world I say "America has finally remembered its strength, and once again found the will to use it. Agree or disagree with us we dont really care, but threaten us, our interests, or our true allies, and we will come down on you like a texas tornado."
Originally posted by AceOfBase
America's image was tarnished by the war in Vietnam and it was able to recover from that.
It should also recover from the war in Iraq but I doubt it will happen under the administration responsible for the war that led to the negative image of the US.
There may be another four years of negative attitudes directed towards the US government.
Originally posted by AceOfBase
Originally posted by centurion1211
2 - Also, here's a key metric that I didn't see mentioned.
The world is still voting with it's feet that the U.S. is the best place to be.
Until that fact changes, I'll continue to believe that this image nonsense is only that - nonsense.
Guess what?
That fact has changed.
The world is voting with it's feet.
Look at the decline in immigration to the US in the last couple of years:
2003 Yearbook of Immigration Statistics
The decline in the year 2002 wasn't that great but 2003 was really down a lot.