After 9/11 most of the world was in America's corner. If there was another attack?

Question

How do you think the world would react?

You're wrong, Ruth. I, for one, would feel terrible if there was another attack. I see as much value in an American life as I do in an Iraqi life. The innocent are innocent. I know the difference between an American, and the American Government.

Answer 1

They'd probably say we deserved it!


I seriously think that our "pure" image has been so tarnished by the present administration and its actions and lies, that very few people in the world would be outraged.

Strange story: After watching the initial attacks on the WTC on 9/11, I went to work. (At a major retail store). After about an hour, we were told to evacuate. As we were trying to get customers and employees out of the building quickly and safely, I had a customer in the shoe department who would not quit shopping. When I approached her to tell her that she had to leave the store, she said, "Well, it's about time Americans know what it's like to have something happen on THEIR shores." Was she a terrorist? I doubt it. Was she a "foreigner"? She didn't sound like it. Where did this attitude come from? ...something to think about....

Answer 2

We'd be on our own until there is a change in foreign policy, the fiasco in the Middle East is resolved to a greater degree (Troops come home) and although a frightening proposition, not dictating what arms every other country can produce. Diplomacy and tact over the next 8 years is going to be very important as we do have to patch up relations with the global community. Look at what happened to Russia... it was really the only competition with us until the end of the 1980's, now things aren't quite so hot; my point is that We are too big and powerful of a nation. I am grateful for that and am proud to be an American, but let's focus on our own problems and let some European countries play world Police for a little while.... it might be better in the long run.

Answer 3

The murder of innocent civilians no matter where or when would and should be condemned anywhere.It was not only Americans killed in the WTC and most fair minded people realize that these people did not choose to die for their governments cause as with any terrorist attack.I must add though Bush hasn't exactly made the world a safer place since 9/11.

Answer 4

Great question, though I disagree with your assumption of most of the world being in our corner.

I am a supporter of president Bush, but had grave reservations concerning his plan to attack Iraq and allow them to be a democratic nation (I was not sure the people wanted to be a democratic nation, nor do I now).

I think we as a nation made some major mistakes in the process. It is because of these mistakes we will bear the brunt of innuendo's, outright lies and deliberate false propaganda to cause any future attacks on our soil to be called for or justified. Just read what the San Fransisco community says about our nation, much less what the remainder of the world says.

I think in the foreseeable future, world reaction will be negative toward us.

Answer 5

nicely in case you examine those forums you likely comprehend i'm not a Liberal, yet i do not sense any a lot less chance-free with him. If something the Democrats like conflict more effective than the Republicans ( i imagine to reveal that they don't seem susceptible) so i'd be a touch worried if i turned right into a unfavorable overseas potential.

Answer 6

At this point in time, most of the world's society would not have the slightest bit of sympathy for America than on 9/11 and the effects that day produced. Most people would have the attitude that we brought it upon ourselves, others would care for the human loss that the tragedy will produce. But other than that, the emotions created after 9/11 will not be emulated.

Answer 7

"You've made your bed, now lay in it" would, I think, be the summary reaction.

The irony is that the most likely place for an attack to come out of is people from Pakistan or Saudi Arabia (recall - 15 of 19 of the hijackers were Saudi, and most of Al Qaeda's funding came from Saudi Arabia and was laundered through the UAE) - and Pakistan, Saudi Arabia (not to mention UAE) are our biggest "allies" in the war on terror. What a joke. We went after Iraq, which had NOTHING to do with Al Qaeda before we invaded, and left alone the hotbed of Al Qaeda logistic support - where Al Qaeda and the Taliban are presently headquartered with government support (Pakistan) and the main financial backers of Al Qaeda (Saudi Arabia and UAE). Damn right we'd have it coming.

Answer 8

YES and we were 100% pro-US when they took Afghanistan; BUT the tide began to turn after the US went after Saddam.

Many were asking Americans here: "Can you explain what your President is doing?"

Now the US is perceived as the bigger threat (than Iran) to world peace.

9/11 was senseless mass murders of civilians - it must not ever happen again.

Another 9/11?... the world would be extremely suspicious.

Answer 9

I think that the countries that were really angry about what happened 9/11 would be angry again. The Muslim countries run by radical Islam nut jobs would dance in the streets, Wait a minute didn't I see them doing that on CNN on 9/11? YEP!!!!!!!

Answer 10

There is absolutly no way that can happen again. We are fighting them over there so we don't have to fight them over here. That is a foolproof philosophy. Can't you see that? Now, we just have to hope that the evil terrorists follow the rules as we have spelled them out. If you should have any more questions, please refer to the daily republican talking points. You can here them from any one of a variety of conservative talk show hosts. Remember to cite 9/11 if ever confronted with argument you are unable to win, and you will be fine.