The global perception of the United States has fallen for a third consecutive year, now ranking several spots behind Russia, a survey commissioned by the Alliance of Democracies Foundations revealed on May 7.
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In contrast, Ukraine held a positive global perception score, finishing with +9 in 62nd place among countries surveyed, far behind its Western allies Switzerland and Canada, which tied at the top with a score of +36.
I don’t think he was overvalued, from a European perspective he was the best, or at least one of the best American presidents ever, defintely the beginning of the US’ post-ww2 world dominance. I’m not saying the best human being, i’m saying best American president. It’s a matter of one in relation to the rest.
No actually he wasn’t, he was perceived as such, because he is an amazing speaker. But when it came down to the actual politics, he wasn’t that much different than other American presidents, that have made a mess around the world, causing out of control immigration around the world.
What part of 70000 innocent civilians killed with illegal drone attacks was it you didn’t get?
He also claimed he had found a balance in illegal surveillance, because US citizens were somewhat protected, while foreigners clearly by Obama and American standards, have no rights at all.
And he supported the secret laws, courts and oversight that “regulate” US intelligence. Despite they are contrary to democracy.
Clearly this undemocratic arrangement is used for illegal practices, and presidential and American overreach.
What part of “I’m not saying the best human being, i’m saying best American president. It’s a matter of one in relation to the rest.” was it you didn’t get?