AP: "From Paris to Pakistan," world reaction is "cowboy" president was handed a lesson in humility

[Human Torch]

Dems' wins in U.S. are embraced overseas

By PAUL HAVEN, Associated Press Writer Wed Nov 8, 12:15 PM ET



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MADRID, Spain - The seismic shift that midterm elections brought to Washington's political landscape was welcomed by many Wednesday who oppose the war in Iraq and the harsh methods the Bush administration has employed in fighting terrorism.

From Paris to Pakistan, politicians, analysts and ordinary citizens said they hoped the Democratic takeover of the House of Representatives would force
President Bush to adopt a more conciliatory approach to global crises, and teach a president many see as a "cowboy" a lesson in humility.

But some also expressed fears that a split in power and a lame-duck president might stall global trade talks and weaken much-needed American influence.

On Iraq, some feared that Democrats will force a too-rapid retreat, leaving that country and the region in chaos. Others said they doubted the turnover in congressional power would have a dramatic impact on Iraq policy any time soon, largely because the Democrats have yet to define the specifics of the course they want to take.

[lcordero2]

1. these "trade talks" need to be completely dismantled

the only thing these "trade talks" do is stomp on both Americans and foreign people, as per "Confessions of an Economic Hitman".

[yorkiemommie1]

2. An excellent book

I recommend to everyone.

[peacetalksforall]

3. I say it is impossible for him to be humble. He's permanently

about pomposity and arrogance - perhaps some day in the future when he isn't surrounded by tutors, coaches, and a team of people telling him how to think and those who massage and pump up his ego and off the drugs or alchhol ... perhaps it might sink in. He has been their vessel - he has been their fund raiser and pretend President. Perhaps some day the curtain of delusion might be lifted.

[Superman Returns]

4. wrong

you can't be a cowboy if your afraid of horses.