International: How does the world see G.W. Bush?

Question

I can't think of an American that is more hated here in Canada, I feel this is both justified and unfair at the same time. A poll in 2004 suggested that almost 70% of Canadians would have voted against him (regardless of the opponent).
One thing is for sure; he is an iconoclast. Do citizens of other nations have such passionate feelings toward the American President?
Americans, How do you feel Mr. Bush represents you abroad?

Answer 1

i m not frm the US and so watever i m saying here is in view of the reputation tht he has got abroad.

i think tht he is a shrewd person and thinks abt things quite far off.he visited my country quite recently and the visit on the whole, was so-so. nothing really special abt it. i mean, Bill clinton on his visit was more interesting.
Being the prez is no piece of cake... i remember when i was the prez of a very very small org. - the literary club - in my school... by jove! it was pretty uphill work. so, he, like all the other prez, is under a constant scrutiny. I bet tht he is receiving the same amt of criticism and appreciation as did the others.

Answer 2

Personally, I think President Bush is a great President. I don't know what other countries think about him, but then he is not their president. Our media treats him quite unfairly, I don't think they are used to having a President that isn't swayed by what they think, which I find quite refreshing. I am sure you will receive allot of answers from liberals in the United States that can do nothing but bash him. This President has a back bone though, and he has a very strong belief in the Lord.

Answer 3

Being the U.S President is not an international popularity contest.

The Canadians are an interesting bunch in that many have an urge to disparage GWB whever the feeling overcomes them (especially in discussion with Americans). Very liberal group and I don't know what sparked the intense dislike for the Pres., but it is palpable. Don't get it, never will.

Answer 4

i like him too very dedicated to the us and everybody will have their faults. Even clinton is still looked at as a good president and he lied when he was in office. Not once but many times after the monica trials that was just the first time he had ever gone public with the cheatings. I try to see their potential.

Answer 5

In light of the Sept 11 event, I think he did what was best for America to be secure. And right now, he's making decisions to the best of his abilities and I think people have to cut him some slack for the things he has done. The question is, what would you have done if you are the president of the country's that's been attacked? Would you sit there and wait until another attack happen? I don't think I would, but who knows

Answer 6

He is an absolute idiot and I can not figure out how he got into office in the first place, let alone voted for a second term. The man couldn't run 3 businesses. So give him a try running a country, go figure.

Answer 7

Bush represents us terribly. I even find myself appologizing for HIS actions to my international friends. I wish we could go back to the time when the United States was a well-respected country, and others would look at us as an "ideal" country.

Answer 8

Those who don't laugh at him until they wet their pants think he's either a halfwit or downright stupid ... I have a lot of friends in Europe, and all of them have the same question ... how could the American people be so goddamn stupid as to vote him in second time? Being fooled once is bad enough, being fooled twice is ... well ... you fill it in ....

Answer 9

Bush is a moron. I really believe he is either autistic or suffers from mental retardation. The only reason he was elected was from voter machine fraud. If it wasnt for the fraud John kerry would be president

Answer 10

Here"s a news flash for you, as an American I really don't give a dam what you or your country men think!!