To me the answer is no. They do not pay taxes for his salary, nor vote for him. To attack the President is like burning the flag. If citizens do not like him, they vote for the other guy in the upcoming election.
Bottom line is for other nations to say these things is like saying these things about my mama. It is an insult, and only shows how the world is so truly evil. As bad as other leaders are, we do not condone our President to launch personal attacks against other leaders. So what makes it acceptable for them to do it?
2006-09-22 07:25:07 · 34 answers · asked by Too Curious 3 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Yes, countries should have the right to critizies other world leader, but in there own country. Coming to america and bashing our president is wrong because niether did you originate there or know the culture there. Action speak much louder than world and by doing somethig like bashing world leader reflect on your culture, that why american follow political ways such as making statement only in regard to action.
2006-09-22 07:29:22 · answer #1 · answered by salem 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
They have a moral obligation to criticize the U.S. President and the actions of the U.S. as long as said parties are acting against the best interest of other countries. Unfortunately, that's the case through much of the world and far too many stay far too quiet.
And forget about all this vaunted humanitarian aid; it comes with strings attached that may as well be nooses -- requirements to 'open up' a sovereign nation's labour and resources to exploitation and reductions on their right to make legislation to protect their people from such pillage. All so that very wealthy U.S. Americans can get even wealthier. Bush is the cheerleader, he deserves far more criticism than he receives.
2006-09-22 07:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by The angels have the phone box. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has the right to criticize anyone they want.
I'm sure you'll feel very comfortable criticizing the leaders of other countries that you don't agree with...I'm guessing you spent a bunch of time this morning saying that Hugo Chavez is a jerk...and you're okay with that, but you're not okay with him saying the same thing about Dubya? Also, I sincerely doubt that you would be complaining when Bush criticizes the leader of another country...you'd probably be standing there nodding your head in agreement.
The truth is, this is part of international politics. Leaders from different countries criticize each other...it can be the beginning of conversations that help address the issues.
2006-09-22 07:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My hell, of course they should. The right to free speech is an inherent right of all people. Uncivilized countries (like most Middle Eastern countries) don't allow free speech, but that is what makes them uncivilized. What harm comes from criticizing other countries leaders? I get criticized all the time and it rolls right off my back. Who cares what some Venezualian says about the United States? I certainly don't.
2006-09-22 07:44:06 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Curious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then why did you support your President's personal verbal attacks against the French people, just because they didn't share his views? (That french fry line was ridiculous!)
The truth is that Bush says what he wants, when he wants. And he does not bother pussyfooting with other people's "feelings". Why should they treat him any differently.
Bush has verbal diarrhea. The only thing that keeps him out of much more hot water on the world stage, is the fact that his "handlers" have him on such a short leash.
2006-09-22 07:36:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interesting.....
Quote: "As bad as other leaders are, we do not condone our President to launch personal attacks against other leaders. So what makes it acceptable for them to do it?"
Your Right!
We would never condone personal attacks or name slinging!
We just declare war on them instead!!!!!!!
Yes Foreign country have every right to criticize our president, because when we cant seem to keep him and his posse in check, we need someone who will.
Peace :)
2006-09-22 07:32:50 · answer #6 · answered by Ruth C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just because the other countries did not vote for him doesn't mean that they do not have to deal with him AND VICE VERSA.
If you agree that USA had the right to criticise Sadaam or any other world leader for their actions or inactions, then you have to agree that the opposite is also true.
Don't be selfish.
2006-09-22 07:37:16 · answer #7 · answered by MarQus1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They can do anything they want. But what about Democrats and other Americans calling the president a Nazi and criticizing him personally, in general? Are they traitors?
2006-09-22 07:35:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, they don't I guess. They usually do that for their own political campaign. Because US is an important country in the foreign relationship of every government , politicians in other countries will either critisize or support US to get their own votes. A lot of times it does not get around to the US media, but sometimes they do.
2006-09-22 07:30:15 · answer #9 · answered by yabst@yahoo.com 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you have the right to criticize the president of Iran? I'd think so. Why other countries cannot criticize Bush? You don't believe in freedom of speech?
2006-09-22 07:26:58 · answer #10 · answered by Michael R 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋