CBS/NYTimes: Poll: World Doesn't Respect Bush

[RamboLiberal]

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/26/opinion/polls/main1838662.shtml

Americans generally approve of President Bush's handling of the current Mideast crisis, according to a CBS News/New York Times poll, but six in 10 say the president is not respected by foreign leaders.

The poll finds Americans are pessimistic about the prospects for Mideast peace and do not think the United States should involve itself in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

More than 60 percent think the conflict will lead to a larger war in the region, and a similar number doubt Israel and the Arab states will ever be able to live in peace.

Just 32 percent said U.S. troops should be sent to the Mideast as part of a United Nations peacekeeping force, although 60 percent favor such a force.

More Americans (47 percent) said they approve of how Mr. Bush has handled the conflict so far than disapprove (27 percent), but one in four said it's too early to form an opinion.

Interesting pdf
http://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/CBSNews_polls/jul06congress.pdf

[Rose Siding]

1. I think people just tune out of ME turmoil

I can't believe that anyone who disapproves of bush overall could approve of his stubborn and deadly refusal to support a cease fire.

[saigon68]

17. I sure the fuck don't Respect the AWOL CHIMPANZEE

He is a WAR CRIMINAL

[Mz Pip]

2. This is breaking news? LOL

When did Bush have the world's respect? Maybe right after 9/11 but that was probably more support rather than respect. I'm not sure he's ever been respected.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[laylah]

3. Well

:rofl: DUH!

[Redstone]

4. They needed a POLL to figure that out?

I'd have told them that for a dollar.

Redstone

[MADem]

8. Hahahahaha!!!! I'd have done it for free

Feeling charitable today!!!!

[Ka hrnt]

19. My thought too...

..."How much did the Department of Obvious Facts spend on this poll?" What's next, a poll asking "Are French fries fattening?"

[MadMaddie]

25. Redstone I would have told them for free....

[TheCowsCameHome]

5. *Gasp* I'm shocked. When did this happen?

This is news?

[leesa]

6. 47% of Americans approve of Israelis slaughtering Lebanese civilians

as retribution for the deaths of 8 soldiers who may or may not have been on Lebanese soil when attacked. Sounds so Naziesque.

[daleo]

7. Bush is a clown

It is hard to respect a clown.

[Baselinereality]

23. But Not A Rodeo Clown. Those Fellas Work Hard.

[daleo]

29. You're right, rodeo clowns are ok.

I have been to some rodeos. Krusty the Klown is ok too.

[Straight Shooter]

9. 6 in 10 say he isn't respected?

They're not paying attention. Little Boots isn't respected by any foreign leaders. They suck up to him because he lords the power of the U.S. over them, but respect? :eyes:

[kenny blankenship]

10. They should poll people outside of the country once in a while yknow?

6 in 10 Americans understand Bush isn't respected by world leaders; but how much would you bet that number runs 9 out of 10, outside the borders of Sleepy Hollow?

[Lost-in-FL]

11. No shit!! For real

Do we need a poll for this? :eyes:

[cspanlovr]

12. The world is very perceptive.

;)

[KansDem]

13. Duh! You think calling to the British Prime Minister with "Yo, Blair!"...

...or massaging the shoulders of the German Chancellor might have something to do with it?

Not to mention he's a torturer, murderer, liar, thief, cheat, and all-around bad guy...

[Raine]

24. and talking

with your mouth full looking like a cow chewing on your cud. :puke:

[timontheleft]

27. and don't forget all the "pig" comments while in Germany. . . nt

[politicasista]

14. DUH! n/t

[Cha]

15. bush couldn't handle

a sedgeway.. THe rest of the world gets the real news.

bush is a tool, a puppet, nothing more and a whole lot less.

[samsingh]

16. wouldn't hate or loathe be a more accurate term ?

[goforit]

18. Geee who wuda thunk it!

[rocktivity]

20. Winner of this month's "You Call This NEWS?" award

:eyes:
rocknation

[Baselinereality]

21. When Did "47%" Become Equated With "Generally Approve?"

I think "Almost Approve" would be a more accurate phrase.

But, not for nothin', if 47% of Americans think that President Bush is handling the crisis in the Middle East well, then that just proves to me that 47% of Americans don't have a clue about what's going on over there.

When did "Yo, Blair, wake me up when it's over!" become a favored foreign policy?

[VegasWolf]

22. Bush to Terrorists, "Please, please stop bringin' it on!!!" nt

[Raster]

26. Thank You Captain Obvious!!!

[Rex]

28. Yeah I scrape George Bush, er dogshit off my shoes when I mow

dam my big dogs and their massive poops! Dam long monkey grass! Respect for who? Dogshit?

[Lifelong Protester]

30. "I'm shocked. I'm deeply shocked!!"

(My apologies to Casablanca fans...)

[Blue_Roses]

31. ahh...but just as long as his fundie friends

"respect" him, then all his worries are over:eyes:

[Tight_rope]

32. A Dog taking a shit deserves more respect than that motherfucker Bush!

[donkeyotay]

33. 47% unable to recognize another dismal failure through the smoke,

carnage and wreckage of a presidency composed of nothing but failure.

"More Americans (47 percent) said they approve of how Mr. Bush has handled the conflict so far than disapprove (27 percent), but one in four said it's too early to form an opinion."

Lebanon is a direct result of the preznits dismal Road Map policy failure. Hands off while Israel unravels bush's precious democracy-building in the ME is not the stuff success is made of. We will, once again, be paying for his incompetence with treasure and blood, and I don't think we can afford either.

[SoCalDem]

34. Most US citizens probably think that Lebanon is bologna & hotdogs

another bullshit "poll" that should be worded as : 53 percent do not "approve"..