Degrading our Image

The folks at Benrikland conducted a poll where the global community voted on who they wanted to win our Presidential election, and then they posted the results (overwhelmingly Kerry), which led to some vitriolic feedback:

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In the name of freedom of speech, Benrik and their friends Poke present a few American reactions to their non-partisan site globalvote2004.org, which gave the rest of the world a chance to vote.

The bad stuff comes first:

"We don't care what the world thinks. We do what is best for America.
Up yours, asshole."
Jessica Carroll

"Do me a favor, Get Lost, Get a Life and mind your own business."
Jim, Citrus Heights, CA

"One thing you and the rest of the world should know --- WE DON'T GIVE A DAMN WHO YOU THINK WE SHOULD ELECT AS OUR PRESIDENT !!!!! Just remember next time you or what ever country you represent needs us to come save your butts -- call the french,
germans or the russian's, see how fast they come to your aid."
Gordy Smith

"Quit trying to meddle in US affairs, you stinking liberals!"
Anon

"I suggesst you keep your nose the hell out of our political system and we'll do the same for you. Get out, stay out and shut the hell up. Didn't you Brits learn your lesson well enough in the 1700's ? Sic Semper Tyrannus... never forget."
Rick Sampson

"Welcome to the real world, real americans dont care what the fuck you think pussy
bitch, fuck off"
William Beckner
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There were, of course, some positive comments as well--showing not every American is an unmitigated asswipe, and well, cheers to them. About this negative feedback...

1. People like Jessica Carroll and Jim, and all these others, are entirely entitled to their opinions, but reading them--is it any wonder why the rest of the world hates us right now? Well, they don't all hate us. I have it on good authority that many of our neighbours to the north pity us instead. I get warm fuzzies. Jim and Jessica, and folks just like them across the nation don't seem to know how to strengthen global alliances. People like them are my target audience here. I don't want to preach to the choir--we all already know the lyrics to all the good music. I need to convert the heathens. Maybe over the course of this, I, and our team members here at Good Mourning America, will be able to open a few eyes to reality. I can only hope.

2. Mr. Rick Sampson... if only we actually held to what you suggest: leave us alone, and the US will leave you alone. Um...I really feel like I'm watching a segment on the Daily Show with this one...leave the US alone adn we'll leave you alone...

I missed the part where Iraq wasn't leaving us alone before we invaded them and put our noses in their political affairs this time around. Could someone enlighten me please as to what Iraq was doing to our political system before we stuck our noses in theirs? I'm baffled.