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[...] Nearly 80% of Americans say Obama improving US image abroad Good polling news for Obama. This is definitely an improvement over Bush. It's nice to see foreigners wave American flags instead of burning them. What Bush did not understand was that for America to be a succesful global super power we can not be so isolated. - WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Barack Obama earned high marks for diplomacy during his first overseas trip, and a majority of Americans think that he will return home Tuesday with some accomplishments in his pocket. A large majority, 79 percent, said people in other countries will have a more positive view of the U.S. because of Obama, while only 19 percent said it would be more negative, according to a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll released Monday. Asked whether Obama has accomplished anything on his trip, 16 percent said that he had accomplished a great deal, while 45 percent thought he had accomplished a fair amount during this trip that took him to the European Union Summit in the Czech Republic, the G20 Summit in England, and the NATO Summit in France. "The American public seems to think that Obama's primary achievement on his trip so far was increasing goodwill rather than winning specific concessions from other countries," said CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. "Obama seems to have made a good first impression on the world stage, and Americans appear to have noticed." The president is in Turkey Monday meeting with that country's lawmakers. This is Obama's second foreign trip since being sworn in as president. He visited Canada for a day trip in February. The CNN/ORC Poll of 1,023 adult Americans was conducted April 3- 5 of plus or minus 3 percent. - link [...]

The Obamas are doing an awesome job! Ain't nobody mad but the devil!

The Republiklans must think that all those cheering crowds are actors. They must be so jealous – I love it.

sickofthelibs, AB and the others... GET OVER IT!!!
He won, he's the POTUS and (more important) in spite of all the obstructionism and naysaism (if such word exists) of the GOP and the GOPers... he's doing his job. The USA are not the bullies of the world (leave it to Russia, China, Iran and North Korea for example), we have friends and allies (not countries we intimidate and terrorize) and friends and allies do help each other. The recent G-20 summit was an example, some of the bullies were there but even bullies (who are not dumb at least) can realize that sometimes cooperation is better than intimidation and, in the end, a deal was reached and a plan was formed to get the whole world out of the economic/financial crisis that is affecting everybody.
Will the plan work even if all its points are put in motion? Time will tell, but instead of simply go there and say the GWB copyrighted line 'MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY!!!', which would doom him to get NOTHING, he went there and talked, exposed his plans and heard other leader's ideas, and reached a consensus.

@ Hammer 1:57

I know what you mean. I'm ashamed of Bush too.

The president is a joke for kissing the A$$ of the European crown. I want a president who stands up for Americas values and does not seek European acceptance. Obama is a joke.

nom de plume (if that is your real name, just kidding)

There are no stupid questions, but you are close to cornering the market in stupid responses.

I'm proud to have Pres. Obama representing our country. He did an excellent job articulating the U.S. philosophy and goals. This trip served as the first step in getting our country on the right track. We now all have to have patience and perseverance.

To "Sammy"...look at what he's already accomplished in JUST ONE TRIP! your former retarded president Bush hardly ever went overseas or to the G20 meetings cuz he was too stupid to speak! AND he was as hated over seas as he was/is here in the states...he had shoes thrown at him on his last overseas visit...that's hardly a sign of people caring about what he had to say...people sit up and listen to Obama..he engages in one on one conversations with people...he's an excellent president and person! He's doing what's best for us and repairing the damage that his been done around the world by you crazed republicans! NEVER would i ever vote for a republican...ever!

@Realistic Democrat April 6th, 2009 1:45 pm ET
The main reason Obama enjoys his overseas celebrity status is that he basically throws the U.S. under a bus *** He told the Truth about US and He told them flat out that anti-Americanism is a European problem that needs fixing. America will change and they will need to change too.***The more You Guys listen to Rush the Richer he gets and you no loner think for yourself and don't realize SH_T Stink!!!

There are a lot of idiots trolling CNN today!!! Obama campaigned on healing the wounds of division from Bush. No surprises here. All you trolls are complaining that Obama did this at the expense of Bush. Well, yeah he did! How else was he supposed to heal the wounds that were slashed into almost every other Nation in the world by our former nightmare of a Prez. Duh!!!! How else was he going to "heal these wounds"?

We are only wounded because of Bush. So naturally, attacking those moronic policies is the only way to "heal the wounds".

DUH!!!!!

We are Proud to have Obama as our President.

We are Ashamed that Bush was our President.

Bush disgraced America.

Bush's IQ is lower than a 4th grader.

Bush and his Father put us in War when they were Presidents.

I sure dont. I would rather have a president that does whats right (GW BUSH) rather than whats popular any day of the week. Obama thinks its a popularity contest around the world the naive idiot doesnt realize that no matter what you do for some people that they are just not going to accept us or like us. When you try to please everyone you please NO ONE. Obama needs to GROW UP.

What did he accomplish? A few photo ops, a nonbinding agreement to do something about the economy, and an agreement to talk to Russia about arms control which continued a process started 5 presidents ago. Oh, and a whooping 5000 extra troops from NATO for Afghanistan when they should contribute 10 times that amount. Of course he did set new records for blaming America for everyone's problems.

Helena April 6th, 2009 2:18 pm ET

... Did they think for one minute he could go over there and bully his way into getting what everyone wants? It's been proven that the bully pulpit doesn't work. So, back off repubs! Let our elected president do his work- HIS WAY. Your way nearly destroyed us."

Psst Helena, that's not what "bully pulpit" means. A little reseach would have prevented you from looking foolish.

He speaks well. He is charming. He is SMART. He's everything W wasn't and that's why Obama's making us look good. Thanks, O!

As usual the Republicans cannot stand to see a person of Mr. Obama's intellect, brains and comandeering personality as they have no one to compare him to. He can complete a full sentence and understands the world view.

George Bush was a joke to the world. Finally we have a President who we can all respect.

Yippee!!! The world says they 'like us' we spend trillions to help bail them out and they give nothing in return...sure is great to be liked overseas and screwed by your own government..

19 percent said that the world would have a more negative view of the US after Pres Obama's visit? Are these people for real? Are we watching the same coverage of the meetings on TV? I suspect they haven't watched a thing during these days, they just take the talking points of those who relentlesly criticize as "facts". Why bother thinking when you have other people telling you what to think...pathetic.

He has also helped Washington's image here at home.

George W Bush thought government was the problem and he left office having proven his point. Obama thinks that government can help....even if he is only 1/2 right we will be much better off.

We all be so proud of our President. Obviously those who hate him for whatever reason will always repeat what the uninformed and uneducated say on Fox News. Pres. Obama is smart, articulate and he does not have to flex American muscle to let the world know we are a world power. What was it that Bush used to say "nucklear" and wait that is all he used to say. To the pundits – read and educate yourself before you spit out the same nonsense Bush and his hatemongers used to spit out.

I could care less what "our image" is abroad. What I do care about is our national security and economic well-being. Obama is well on the road to being a total failure in both areas.

The power of so-called 'goodwill'? Yeh, right.
The British and French governments were willing to sell the Czechs down the river in order to build 'goodwill with Hitler.' Be careful what you wish for......

Memo to loony left Bush haters: FYI – the election is over. Obama won and now has to be judged according ot the present and future, not the past. Do you really think policy makers around the world will simply roll over for President Obama just becasue "he is not Bush". Try to be a little less myopic and more forward looking.

See what can be accomplished when the media focus' on the man instead of the mission!!

Wow! Where were all of you while Bush stupidly occupied the White House? Where were when he deregulated banking, food safety, the environmental protections, etc. Obama has provided more leadership in 100 days than Bush did in 8 years. Decisive, intelligent, able to communicate. Do you really think any President walked away from these conferences with signed deals in hand. It takes time and you will see the success.
Bush played so many of you for fools. You blindly followed him despite the fact that he lied about so many things. You loved him for his "conservative" views and you let the country go down the drain while the Republicans focused on stem cells, gay rights and the poor Schaivo (sp) woman in Florida. Take a look again at the speeches of Bush. Sad and embarrassing for all Americans. A true Jester.

Well done, Mr. President.

The President is doing excellent on the world stage! Goodwill is extremely important. We need goodwill in order to accomplish our goals. Republicans forget that without goodwill after 9/11, we would have never gotten other countries to help us out in the unjust war waged in Iraq. At least this President respects other countries and they respect him! Goodwill for America is finally in abundance!

You all [mainstream press] make it easy for him to look good, but that's what you're there for isn't it?

Only in the racist good ole USA is he hated so much.

President Obama DOES help our image – and anyone that denies it is lying to themselves.

I see the Obama haters are out in full force. I have yet to see a credible claim that he didn't do awesome on his trip. Even if he had went out and secured world peace, people would find something to complain about.

wow...this president is hated because he speaks the truth and he is realistic. Not like the previous administration just blowing smoke up the taxpayers rears

So Tim, Does swagger mean being a bumbling fool of a leader, If so I would agree with you. The Last President had great swagger skills.

The man can't bow to the Queen but he sure can suck up to Muslim countries. That's a real big plus, isn't it (NOT)?

I love this argument perpatrated from the right about pres Obamas seeming weakness and therefore Americas weakness. Its a joke. Everyone including rogue states and the Europeans know that the U.S.A. is the most powerfull military force in the world including China ..it is not even close. We know this. Yet those on the right want the U.S. to go around shouting it and displaying it in an irresponsible manner. That type of diplomacy will not get us very far. We live in an increasingly interconnected world. In the past where we used our military might like in WWI & WWII, it was necessary and therefore justified. That was responsible foreign diplomacy. Starting illegal wars and reacting irrationally to a rogue state that shot a failed missile in the air is not resposinble diplomacy. Does anybody honestly think that if DPRK fired a missile at the U.S. that it would actually reach us...hah?

To all the haters in here that say Obama made us look weak. Its called diplomacy morons, something Bush did not know anything about. Stop listening to the rightwing radio and tv nuts your repeating the same thing.

GWB set the bar so low, that my 6 year old nephew would look good. For those who say otherwise, please send GWB overseas in the near future and lets see what kind of welcome he would receive.

I think we all know the answer to that. LMAO !!

Yessir, Obama is certainly living up to America's low standards. And to think that we have another 4 years of this nitwit and company....just wait until the euphoria finally evaporates. And you think Bush was bad.

Obama gains no respect. He just says what any given audience wants to hear, and people are catching on!

He is the global joke of the moment! The world loves this weak, narcissistic imitation of an American leader because it empowers everyone but the USA!

Gee Weez:

After reading all these comments, I believe you all for the most part are brain dead. Obama should not be out there telling all these that hate America how bad he thinks we are. I'm sorry I would take a republican any day.

Speak softly and carry a big stick... Theodore Roosevelt

Apologies and Appeasement. Yeah, thats gonna get us real far. Obama is not MY leader..................

A president that's articulate, knows his stuff and actually listens to his counterparts instead of ignorantly telling the rest of the world how to do things...who am I talking about, Bush or Obama? Sure there are a lot of yahoos who can't accept that our standing in the world is actually recovering from the disaster that the previous administration left. My guess is that anyone who has never stepped foot out of this country and whose knowledge of history is based on listening to Rush, Hannity, and all the other radio talk-show blowhards would naturally, and ingorantly, be critical of Obama's efforts to restore trust and faith in our country abroad.

What he accomplished was making us appear weaker, but then we are under his administration.

Being affable does not make you a leader...

Yes he does improve our image abroad, decidedly so.

I was recently in Cambodia and the waitresses in a cafe in Siem Reap were all wearing Obama t-shirts. He has already changed our image for the better.

On behalf of those like me who globe trot, THANK YOU, Mr. President!

Obama's message of appeasement is applauded by appeasing Europeans, but this is not a good thing for the USA!

Obama needs to lead instead of campaigning in a style that gives him the warm fuzzy applause his arrogance and narcissism strives for!

He is a one term Carter copy!

I guess you can spin things anyway you want. He was walked over by France of all nations and Germany, and returns home with nothing accomplished, this has now become a "but people like us better" trip.
I guess some people do like it better when the stongest kid on the block backs down from a wussy. Not so sure it's like you better but respects you less might be a better desciption.

It is amazing to have such a bright asnd articulate indivdual as the President of the US! His profesorial skills shine brightly ans he captivates his audiences here and abroad!

I watched President Obama on the news while on his European trip and I feel he represented the United States as a Professional Leader and makes the United States look like we now know who to vote for as a President. America really looks better to the world now. And this is while he must juggle the woes of America and wars around the world. He's really great, everyone is talking about how great President Obama is these days along with his cabinet

I am honored to be represented by an intelligent, compassionte, brillant man. He did wonderful and for THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE i am proud of my country. But i guess the repubs view these characterics as bad. They are looking for dumb, selfish and clueless....i wonder what would happen to a country with 8 years of that?

World leader is born. America is proud. The whole world is at ease.
Our Muslim brothers are pleased. Half muslim, half christian, half Kenya, half Kansas- there is a reason for that.
Yes we can-and yes we did it with the election.
Obama accomplished
Let us all help and support this outstanding president.
Get rid of this destructive Rethugs/Goo-ps.

What the Robert Conrad tough guy types ....

...." Go ahead and knock that battery off my shoulder" I dare ya" ...

don't realize is that the United States doesn't need to bluff anybody to take care of it's national interests. The tough talk doesn't give us another option.

Obama's civil approach however gives us another option. Diplomacy.

Tough guys ... think about this .... we deliver nuclear weapons by missiles and by airplanes. Once a missile is launched, you can't get it back. But an airplane with a nuclear bomb can be launched and called back if the circumstances change. It's called FLEXIBILITY.

Our President is no punk. He will pimp slap Kim Jong Il if it becomes necessary. He just won't talk about it in advance.

President Illegal Alien/Teleprompter/Socialist/ACORN Community Agitator/converted muslim-Rev. Wright follower is a joke to this country. Show us your "real" birth records, college records, passports, etc. to prove you are legitimate for the office. Until then, "you are not MY president" and "I'm ashamed to call you my president." How the tables are turned on you freak leftists. How do you like them apples?

How in the world can 19% of the people seriously believe that America will be viewed in a worse light after President Obama's trip? Where are these people getting their news? After 8 years of Bush/Cheney foreign policy, anyone would seem to be better.

Unlike many Americans on the GOP side of the aisle, most Europeans actually value an elected official's ability to read a book right side up and speak in coherent sentences. Knowledge of and respect for the world's nations also helps.
A final plus is awareness that being POTUS makes you the world's #1 public servant – not King of the World.
Not surprising, then, that our President is popular abroad.

Groveling will do that. America has nothing to apologize to the world about. The rest of the world should be apologizing for its fecklessness, cowardize, and being the cause of the lossof tens of thousand young American men who saved much of "the rest of the world" from tyranny.

Thank you for pointing out my incorrect spelling. As always, libs point to the most minuscule thing and ignore the great picture.

The fact is, the Muslim countries do not like us very much. And have not liked us since the 60's when your boy, JFK, helped put the Baath party in power. And they stayed in power (mass murdering millions of their own citizens during their reign) until 2003.

But let's make friends with them. It's not like Iran laughed at our President or anything.

Someone tell him this is the Big League, and he just can't vote "present".

To CK:
"WHAT POLL????

The vast majority of those I have spoken to are HUGELY DISAPPOINTED in Obama."

Duh, its because you hang aroung with people who think exactly like you and verify each other in their "correctness and rightness." Get out and talk to some different people. You can't look at the scenes in Europe and not know the rest of the world is so happy the American people got smart and sent an intelligent person to the White House, instead of a "silver-spooned" bully who thought he was playing Cowboys and Indians for 8 years.

Hey there Fitz in Texas, Are you on drugs. Texas gave us Bush and the other nuts that have run this country into the ground. We should put them all in jail. I guess they are... Texas is a jail.

What I want to know is this–who are the 19% who think Obama's didn't help the US? He is clearly the leader of the world now, in a way Bush never was, and that can only be good for America.

Some people could see Obama walk on water and complain that he was getting his shoes wet. For those people, nothing he does will ever be good enough.

@ Robin,

what would YOU have done differently?
what are we supposed to look like?

he didnt make us look like "whimps"
he made us look like a country finally come together.

It wasn't respect that we earned around the world from this visit as much as it was infatuation with Obama.

Nothing really substantial was accomplished. N. Korea set off a nuclear rocket during a speech being given about nuclear proliferation.

Countries aren't flocking to help us in Afganistan but rather will send in token people to train. Alot of good that will do our soldiers who will be in harms way.

The only thing that really came out of this was the fashion of Michelle Obama and the touching of the Queen! Big deal!

"GREAT JOB' time is very important. Nothing great happens quickly,
it takes tack. Obama did a terrific job, watch the next time. America's hatred is going to be her "downfall"

Its only the Republicans who think Obama didn't accomplish anything and thats because they're all doom and gloom by nature.

Obama has made things better.

Finally we have a President that I am proud of.

making small talk and doing something are 2 diffrent things. they all liked him and his smile but the leaders at the g20 also seemed like they thought he was the greenhorn to me. all hugs and no support is not accomplishing anything

President Obama gave the electorate his vision of what he would do to change. We elected him 53% to 46% to bring that change. We do not want leaders that only malign the government and try to starve it by lowering taxes without actually fixing it, we want someone that will FIX the government so the current tax dollars we spend will be spent efficiently. He is fulfilling his campaign promises made to the majority that voted for him, just as we would expect him to. Repubs call it big government, Dems call it caring.

So, neo-cons President Obama is doing exactly what we elected him to do.

And in the latest poll 79% of APPROVE of the results of the overseas trip.

I know you are frothing at the mouth that President Obama is so popular, ya just cannot stand it!

Keep you the hate, you will have 8 long years!

Oh wait....I know why some think he failed. It was because he didn't throw up a "Mission Accomplished" banner. Republicans need that to know when they should cheer.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.15148f36e80f2222604c174cd120fa19.381&show_article=1

I think we can count Italy out as a friend.

President and First Lady Obama have definitely enhanced our image throughout the world. The President has changed to dialog to "we" instead of "I" to brand the US for the future. The terms "inclusiveness" instead of "exclusion", mutual respect" instead of being "dismisive" to include "religions".

The world sees the First Lady as energetic, fashionable, smart,engaged, honest, caring, thoughtful, a real beacon of hope to the younger generations. They see the Obama's as the epitome of what a world acting and working together at all levels can be.

It's nice to see a pres that can speak in full sentences. Mr. Pres please get health care for all.

Sure, Europeans also want to have some fun. Anyway, after Mr. Bush, anyone would improve America's image. Just that you could do much better .. and you didn't.

He made us look like reasonable adults on the world stage again after the infantile behavior of the Bush regime over the last eight years.

Europeans didn't like Bush because he stood his ground and was patriotic. They love Obama because he is the total opposite and always has to make excuses for our country.

The right just doesn't have ANYONE who can touch Obama, so they will continue to oppose EVERYTHING he does and use hollow terms to describe him and his actions.

The thing that hurts the most is the fact that in a few short months Obama beat the Clinton machine, something that the Republicans spent 8 years trying and failling.

Of course he made himself look "great" all he did was bash America! The same thing Europe and Asia have been doing for the past several years, it doesn't take a genius to do that, but his constituents’ still believe that he did some remarkable thing over their.

He even declined to call Armenian deaths in World War I a 'Genocide'
and guess what, some Americans support that idea, go figure? They say that it happened so long ago that you should leave it alone. Well if that's the case, then let's also forget that slavery ever existed in the U.S. as well, and let us move on.

Who are these Americans who think Obama helped our image abroad? There aren't any around these parts. We all think he displayed such a weasel-like, sneaky-snake, coward image that the USA's image shrunk back to Carter's time when the Iranians laughed in his face and even rabbits attacked him.

@ ck, who claimed "The vast majority of those I have spoken to are HUGELY DISAPPOINTED in Obama."

Leave your backwoods rural conservative town that is afraid of black people and foreigners and get out in the real world for once please. Breadth and depth of experience is required for understanding the world...not constant affirmation that your assumptions and stereotypes are correct.

Right and then you have the following who are destroying your image abroad:

Rod Blagojevich
Hillary Clinton
Nancy Pelosi

God, the list of fallen democrats is endless!!!!!!!!!!!

@ EBC, MD writes:

"President Obama has proven that he CAN restored "America's Image" throughout the world, without sounding like a bully or a dictator."

-–

WHY exactly do you care about our "image"??? Seriously – what did Obama get us?

Are other countries sending more troops to Afghanistan? (nope)

Are other countries putting up significant stimulus dollars? (nope)

Did any of this "new image" give North Koreans pause in violating the UN resolutions and firing off a missile? (nope)

So EXACTLY what does this new image get us??

I'll say it before and I'll say it again, this tired "How our image looks abroad" is intellectually stupid. What other country cares what they look like to us, i'll tell you, NONE. They go about their business not caring what America thinks about them, they do what's best for their country first, which is fine. We are the only ones dumb enough to actually care about this media induced form of guilt. I like my country, and could care less what others think about it, I live here, I work here and I love my country, just like every other person who lives in there country. Since we are supposedly number one, I don't care to have my country "liked" by others by saying we are sorry and everything is our fault in order to make other nations feel better about themselves.

The President and his wife deserved a score of A+. They managed their first trip abroad with flying colours. It is sad to see that the rest of the world embraces President Obama and wants to work with this brilliant man. The only country who seem to always want to tear him down is his country, the USA. The media wanted to see him fail. The US didn't care whether he was trying to help his country get out of the mess that was left to him to clean up, they were concerned about if he screwed up. Shame on you America. No wonder you are so hated around the world and your country is in a mess!! You are too shallow. I wonder if the US is ready for anyone other than a "blue-eyed white sink male?" The old fogies in the US needs a reality check. There is hope however in the younger generation – they have more vision.

@ thefletch.

how did he "diss" us in the U.S? He tackled a problem which is called ANti-Americanism my friend. He's telling the Europeons to knock it off!

wait I hear your echo chamber calling. go.

How does President Obama help our image abroad? Let me count the ways:

1. He's replacing an internationally unpopular president..
Does this need further explanation? Big Bird could have been elected and have improved our image over the outgoing president.

2. He's not white.
The average American doesn't seem to understand that 95% of the people in the world have brown skin. They aren't Christian, either. Just having a non-white president boosts our credibility tremendously. We suddenly go from a country of white people in suits to real, living people others around the world can relate to.

3. He is well-spoken and articulate.
Again, this is a huge improvement over the previous president. President Obama can pronounce "Pakistan," 'nuclear,' and "strategy" correctly.

4. He won the election outright, thereby demonstrating popular support.
See international coverage of the 2000 and 2004 elections, where our election process was mocked ceaselessly by the foreign press.

5. He appears to be competent.
He can pronounce "strategy" and "nuclear." The world's perception of our country just went up 40 IQ points.

6. He has lived abroad.
Remember that President Obama is from Kansas, but grew up in Indonesia, Africa, and Hawaii. President Obama gets the home field advantage in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa.

7. He has close family on other continents.
Africa suddenly cares about our politics a lot more than usual.

8. He understands other cultures.
Diplomatic relations ought to go much more smoothly with a president who knows how to behave. Bonus points for foreign affairs.

9. His administration is allowing the press transparent access.
The foreign press don't have to decipher what's coming out of the white house press office.

Really, just about anybody would be better than GWB.

Excellent job, President Obama. Keep up the great work. We know and realize you have a huge mess to clean up; not just in our own country, but globally. God Bless you!

Barak is the antithesis of Bush. Bush was reviled and looked upon as everything that`s wrong with America.

Thank you Mr. President.

Europeans like a weak US and that is why they like a candy butt like obamby.

That 27% that thinks Bush and Cheney were great and hate Obama apparently don't work because they post all day. The man has done a fantastic job. He is working harder earlier than any President I can remember. At least give him that.

People who complain either dont understand or conveniently forget that diplomacy and fixing relations to get things done take alot more than one overseas trip. Obama supporters, remember to have some realistic attitudes and dont expect him to move mountains. Obama detractors, first you complain that he is being held up as a savior and then you complain when he isnt one.

Wow bravo for his commitment on many issues particularly on foreign affairs with other leaders of the world. For some of them he just put the bar high which is good too

There is no doubt that he makes us look a lot better. He is a president we can be proud of.

Whimps? Seriously. He is professional...

President Obama is THE BEST president this country has ever had and it hasn't been 100 days yet. WOW!!! It took a Black man do what others couldn't.

i'm proud to be an American again...Bush put us in a shame spiral!

Well of course it helps. If you were a European, would you want an american president lecturing you, or apologizing to you for offending your sensibilities? Stupid question.

Obama's sincerity and warmth came through loud and clear, along with Michelle's. We should be very pleased indeed that they are our President and First Lady. And don't be fooled, haters. He can be tough when and if he has to. We know you would like to think he is "soft" because he didn't run around the world threatening to "bomb you back to the stone age if you don't go along with us" the way Bush's lackeys did (Richard Armitage to Pervez Musharraf after 9/11). But, I have no fear that this man, along with his strong administration, can protect us from any enemies around the world. We should just be glad we have far fewer enemies with him as President than we had previously!!

GO MY PRESIDENT. JOHN KING DOES NOT BELIEVE SO FELICIA IS RIGHT:
JOHN KING, I SWEAR PEOPLE ARE REALLY STARTING TO

DISLIKE YOU DAY BY DAY. AND NOT JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE

A REPUBLICAN, BUT BECAUSE OF YOUR TOTAL EMBARASSMENT

FOR THE MEDIA….. YOU MR. KING ARE STANDING UP AGAINST

A VERY POPULAR PRESIDENT AND YOUR RATINGS ON STATE THE

UNION ARE NOW IN TROUBLE…. YOU WILL NOT BE THERE LONG

ONLY IF YOU COULD JUST PUT YOUR HATE FOR THE PRESIDENT

BEHIND YOU AND DO YOU JOB…
totally agree
Nganenu

i am so proud of our president. i think he did a fabulous job!
anyone that says differantly has to be a jealous republican that will never see the good in our leader. these sad people are not leaders and would not recognize anything good in obama if it bit them in the butt.
MR. PRESIDENT WE ARE BEHIND YOU ALL THE WAY!

People abroad are not stupid.....most see him as a clown, a yes man as it were. As a politician for the last few years, he has accomplished nothing but get elected with BS and a silver tonge. The only real change we have seen is a different president. By the way.... I belong to no political party, I think they should be arrested.

Sure, he's improving our image.

Obama is telling them everything that they want to hear and continues to appologize for America, continuing his BLAME AMERICA FIRST policy.

If they like him so much over there, why doesn't he just stay there????

Once again proving how out of touch the right wing is–as they huff and puff about Obama insulting and embarrassing Americans while abroad. Apparebtly not according to the majority of American people.

Robin says "He made us look like wimps". I strongly disagree. The previous president made us look like idiots. Given the choice, I prefer wimp.

Finally Americans can be proud of their President. Bush was a disaster to our relations with the world. For the first time Americans were hated around the world because of our invasion of Iraq. President Obama has done a wonderful job representing Americans. Bush will go down in history as the worst President of the free world!

Improve our image? Of course he does. That's not saying much after the last eight years, though...

Thank you Mr President. I was so proud of you and First Lady Michelle. You said the things that needed to said and now we can move forward. The world can see the USA as a nation of honor and strength, not as an international arrogant bully.
Anyone who says otherwise is a bitter hateful loser left over from the 2008 election.

I think President Obama did a great job. Whe should all be proud
of him.

he most certainly has accomplished a great deal.

But always be prepared for all those people who don't like him......
watch out for their mud.

Digusting..to go over and apologize to the european elitists was the height of audacity. Umm Barak...did you happen to be out of class the day they went over the fact that it was the USA who saved the europeans from themsleves time and time again.????? With out us, they would have fallen to Nazi Germany.

This president is nothing more than a community organizer who has no idea of what true leadership is.

The republicans are disgusting. They don't think our president accomplished anything during his trip abroad. What did they expect him to do after their Bush destroyed all relations with the world? He is doing the right thing by taking it one step at a time in re-establishing faith in the US. Did they think for one minute he could go over there and bully his way into getting what everyone wants? It's been proven that the bully pulpit doesn't work. So, back off repubs! Let our elected president do his work- HIS WAY. Your way nearly destroyed us.

It is very hard to believe that anyone could possibly fill the shoes of our soon to be forgotten Clown President! The jealousy coming from the right-wing kooks is very satisfying to those of us that listened to a Buffoon for eight very dark and embarassing years.

It's the comments he made us look like whimps and "feel good" stuff is the reason why the rest of the world hated America until recent. First off, we are still a world power and will remain a world power, but just because we are the biggest and the baddest does not mean we have to be a bully to the world. And maybe if we make a few friends,we can bring our troops home......alive..........instead of in a casket. Furthermore tough does not equate to smart. Besides, you morons are just upset because he is doing in 3 months what your guy couldn't do in 8 years, Robin and Matt, you are looking a little green from envy right about now

Duh, of course the Euros love him... he's one of them and says exactly what his fellow leftists want to hear. It's easy. Don't fool yourselves: The USA is not popular because of him - he is. Whupdeedoo. But no matter how much he strokes his comrades overseas while attacking Americans who dare oppose and criticize him back HOME, rest assured we'll continue to expose and fight his real agenda. Let's wait and see how he handles the first real security crisis he has to confront before we finalize his coronation as king of the world, master of the universe, and savior of mankind.
(And to all your Obama-lovers: check yourselves, what comes around goes around.)

Gary, you are so right. That's exactly what I said to my husband as he tortured himself watching the so called 'critical analysis'. Why is it so difficult for some pundits to see what this trip was really about. Potus had to do some very serious damage control after GW.

Yep, our image is improving with every concession that we make. I guess image is everything in the Obama administration. Sad...

Yes, our image as weaklings is rising once again. Thank you Mr. Carter, I mean, Mr. Obama.

People who equate apologizing for America; calling America "arrogant, dimissive and derisive"; and bowing before the Saudi king with a unique presidentiaql diplomacy and "swagger" make me ache for the ridiculous GW Bush.

I dont have any problems with my image abroad.

It can only go up.

He made the haters look like a wimp, the usa is the only country i know that won't except AA's. The us is a racist country and i hope President Obama do change some of the bias laws that's occuring in the us.

Almost 80% huh? Looks like the GOP will RIP. Plus the stock market way up (already-less that 100 days)? Do you still want the Pres to fail just so you can continue the failed Republican (Reagan/Bush) policies? Is being right more important than your nations (childrens) future? How many times do you have to hit yourself in the head with a hammer before you realize that it hurts? Wise up and join the cause, help make America the great nation it was prior to the "Contract with America".

The dark ages are over, let the healing begin. Pres Obama has to clean up all the messes Bush left him and he is doing a pretty good job, keep it up.

ofcourse it helps when korea launches a missile and all we do is issue a statement about it!

Everyone needs to remember the disaster Bush was and how the work of Obama to get people and countries to like and trust the US is going to be very hard. But if anyone can do it, it is Obama. Hey and having Michelle Obama out there also will help, rather than the stern and mousy Laura Bush.

Who is taking this poll, democrates, because this is a farce and fake poll with NO VADILITY. Take a real poll with real people, We Do Not Support Obama

amen brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I liked Sen Obama's comments after hearing the North Korean's missle launch. He said words have to mean something. Lets see, no earmarks, highest ethical standards, no lobbyists, posting bills on the web for 5 days before signing for public review, stupid jokes about elderly former first ladys and disabled Americans and cutting the deficit.

Looks like the North Koreans are following the Obama playbook!

what is next skipping rope or a sleep over at Camp David?

Two things, his swagger is a faux swagger, just like his AIG bonus outrage and Burris outrage were faux. Look to the past president for true swagger.

Second, it's really a shame that he has to go overseas and bash the former president to make Europe feel good about itself. It's bad enough he did it as a candidate, to do is as the president is creepy. I can't wait until Cheney resopnds. And what did he get for bashing his own country? The UK (not England mister Obama) agreed to send a few hundred more troops. I think Belgium offered up about 50. No one else offered anything.

Good job, change we can believe in.

Don't underestimate the power of goodwill. It's been sorely lacking for a number of years and I think it's a great accomplishment if this visit improves our standing with other nations.

For the first time in my life I am ashamed of a President of the United States!

At least he presents a calm ,genuine atmospere.. And I think that speaks volumes. He didn't go "crazy" over the NK situation but did state our conditions.. the diplomacy was grand... I believe the Image was Excellent..

my boy got ya'll snowed....the empty suit groid is chip off the ol block....not worth spittin on.

Obama has done a great deal to improve America's reputation and international relations by not being an arrogant ass like his predecessor. Is it any reason people, both at home and abroad, are happy to have him as president of the US? He's the absolutely opposite of the previous president. He's intelligent, poltiically savvy, well-spoken and coherent.

THAT 'S BECAUSE MOST AMERICANS ARE DUMB AS COW PATTIES AND DON'T KNOW THAT WE HAVE BEEN HAD I WAS ALL FOR OBAMA CAUGHT UP IN THE HIPE!! YEA FRIST BLACK PRESIDENT BUT NOW I SEE THE GAME THE BIGGEST RIP OFF OF TAX PAYER MONEY IN HISTORY AND THEY GOT A BLACK MAN TO DO IT JUST WAIT THEY ARE GOING TO BLAME EVERTHING ON HIM !!! AND HE WILL BE THE MOST HATED MAN IN THE WORLD BAR NONE JUST WAIT IT'S THE BIGGEST PONSI GAME IN THE WORLD AND 700 BILLION IS JUST THE START!!!

The videos of some individuals who made up the Palin Mobs at her rallies were a lasting image for some time to come. It was almost like they were proud to be so uneducated and ignorant. And the world was laughing at them.

Thanks Mr. President for not sugar coating your words. You spoke the truth. I am very proud of you.

@Robin...because he was man enough to admit that America is not "perfect" and mistakes actually happen??? The idiot in Chief he replaced would not only admit HE made any mistakes but heaven-forbid if the "holier than thou/never-ever do anything wrong" USA ever was mistaken. You righties have a truly warped sense of self. "We are great. We are perfect. You must follow our lead or you will suffer" The days of Texas cowboy diplomacy are over my friend. America does make mistakes...and the best example was the responsibility of the fools that voted for that moron not once, but twice

Can you tell me why in the world would Obama go to Europe and continue to criticize Bush? Does he not have anything else to say. His trip was a disgrace for the American people – other than the clothes his wife wore (which is what we would expect) he had nothing to say unless he was criticizing the former administration. Tell him to get off of Bush – Bush is gone – the problems are now his and people are surely beginning to notice. One person say to me, "I simply cannot believe we let this happen to America", but we did and now we cannot do anything about it for 4 years.

I don't think so. I think he's a dork.

@ROBIN "HE MADE US LOOK LIKE WHIMPS"

ARE YOU SERIOUS? AND GW MADE US LOOK LIKE WHAT???????
AT LEAST THIS MAN IS RESPECTED,GW WAS A JOKE AND EVERYBODY KNOWS IT, WELL ALMOST EVERYBODY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF YOU, CLOWN.

obama is great ... if you like warm milk....

Do you not see how the ethnocentrism even plays out in the headline? "Americans think Obama helps image abroad." What "Americans think" has nothing to do with what the rest of the world things.

What "Americans think" does not matter. Why not give us an article on what "people abroad" think?

This article just perpetuates the isolationist, "we are the only ones who count" mindset that has made so many people hate us in the first place.

The main reason Obama enjoys his overseas celebrity status is that he basically throws the U.S. under a bus in every speech. While in France, saying that the US was arrogant to enter WW2 is inexcusable. That is a slap to America's veterans and the U.S. as a whole. Even as a Democrat, I am disgusted.

Certainly president Obama is helping to improve our image overseas.
He is doing what should be done. Reaching out to others, extending courtesy and respect. What could possibly be wrong with that? Strength doesn't come through demonstration of might always. You would think we would have learned that by now. We can't go around starting fights with every country and expect everyone to show us respect in return.

We already have two wars going. We can't afford another.
We need to try a little diplomacy and respect, after all that would be something new.

Way to go President Obama!!!

Yes, and I like the way he went to the people as well as to the leaders. It is obvious that the world sees him as willing to work, willing to listen, willing to push for peace and prosperity for all peoples. I am so proud that he is our President and Michelle is our First Lady. When a leader is respected and well-liked, it goes a long way to achieve diplomatic goals. I think the summit was successful. A blueprint to build on. Everyone has been so on his case since day one, it is getting sickening. Taking his temperature everyday. Nobody ever did that with Bush. Maybe because nobody expected much from him, and look what we got!!! Disaster. I think Obama is being held to a higher standard, but I think he is used to that, being who he is. I wish everyone would focus on one thing: how to get more jobs going in the USA.

@ Robin: It is unfortunate that you and others somehow equate tough, arrogant talk as strong and powerful. POTUS did exactly what he needed to do and he did not have to do it in such a way that offends the whole world. Unless you have been in a coma for the past 8 years, the way the world view America is right down disgraceful. The president, was honest, yet direct when talking about America. He did not criticize others without criticizing our own first. What he has done is humbled himself as leader. Meek does not mean weak and toughness does not have to equate to arrogance. The race is not given to the strong and swift, but to the one who endures to the end!

Robin, he didn't make us look like wimps (learn to spell!), he made us look like responsible adults.

Gary, DEFINITELY agree with you. One of the good things is that he did NOT try and take over the G20 summit; he worked with his counterparts from around the world, and didn't try and hog the limelight. I also think he did a great job!

Robin,what the heck are you talking about. my sister in Germany told me that Europe went just nuts over his visit. They like him, they respect him, nothing whimpy about that. he is liked, he is very smart, get over it.

David Frum, a former speechwriter for President Bush and founder of Newmajority.com, has a harsh critique of President Barack Obama's trip abroad, saying he accomplished "nothing that he wanted."

I guest he still living in the stone age like most of the Repbulicans..

YES OBAMA CAN AND THE REPUBLICAN TALIBAN IS JEALOUS!

Obama has respect. Bush/Cheney had pretend respect.

He improved our relationship with the world. They don't hate US anymore. Thank you Mr. President.

When I was in Europe 2 years ago, it was clear that some Europeans with whom I talked to were wishing for a different U.S. President. They were almost, if not, longing for a change. Mr. Obama has to be a wonderful fresh face for them. He shows we are human and not above other people. We can be tough, and still not be arrogant.

He did NOT make us look like wimps. Wake up people. In general, America HAS been arrogant regarding the rest of the world. Look how many posters on many different threads say things like 'I don't care what the rest of the world thinks about us' or 'just nuke 'em'. Listen up, people – we are no longer 'top dog' in the world, our saber-rattling intimidates no one. Americans travel overseas and get angry when people can't speak English or make fun of the way they live. Look around you – we are NOT the center of the universe.

It's high time we started acting like we are part of a global community, instead of the big bully on the playground. Whether a person cares what the rest of the world thinks is moot, because it matters, like it or not. Take the blinders off.

For so many years we've ignored the rest of the world unless it affected us financially and look what happens – 9/11. Running around beating your chests is not patriotic, it's very short-sighted. You might think you look cool, but you look like fool.

And where does the 19% who disapprove go?

Why, to the Political Ticker, no doubt!!

Isn't it so nice???

Now – instead of frowning when other countries say "NO" to offering aid or help... countries smile when saying "NO".

(eyes rolling)

You Obamabots are delusional. Obama got NOTHING..NADA..ZIP from other nations.

North Korea launched their missile.

No extra foreign stimulus.

No help in Afghanistan.

So WHAT exactly does Obama buy us?? The same thing he GIVES us – empty smiles.

matt April 6th, 2009 1:04 pm ET

The Feel-Good President went overseas and testified to the World about how bad things were under the former President. This made the World feel good about America. It did nothing to ensure that the rest of the world would be economically solvent, or to ensure that we would not be the only country fighting in Afghanistan.

But hey, everyone feels good now.

And when people feel good about us, they trade with us which means more jobs and money for you and me. You have to finesse in this life to get anything done.

But I guess for you, Bush's bull-in-a-china-shop diplomacy was better?

robin. you ARE a wimp. Obama has nothing to do with that.

I'm very, very proud of my PRESIDENT !!! God bless AMERICA and the Obamas !!!

Matt...did I miss something in his speeches cuz I never heard him mention Mr. Bush! He was diplomatic and living in the now, saying that the relationships need to be renewed. There was no blaming going on. Did you even listen or are you just assuming things?

it's nice to have a likable President.

Yes, President Obama wil definitely make a positive difference of our image abroad, Obama is leading from his heart and not his ego.

President Obama is changing the image of America for the better. The years of Bush's mindless "you're either for us or against us" philosophy is thankfully over.

I'm sure they all love him for apologizing so much. What a poor excuse for a leader.

I've seen a bunch of stories lately on FOX saying that there is great opposition to Obama overseas.

Some more outstanding work by the "fair and balanced" boys.

It was so nice and refreshing to see Obama represent America to the world.

What is up with Fox news? I hope they go out of business over this one. Are they complete morons or do they really believe what they say? If so, they should go live with the less than 20% of the crazies that supported the Bush presidency.

If you listen to Republican mantra they claim that Obama did not accomplish anything. I think when it comes to Obama they have a very high bar. I think Mr. Obama did makes America proud.

I think he laid it down, in a respectful manor, to Europe. We were once Allies and accomplished great things. He told them flat out that anti-Americanism is a European problem that needs fixing. America will change and they will need to change too. I never saw that from any other administration – except maybe Reagan.

The old policy – obey or be bombed – never sat well with any of them. Those that still think America should RULE with a strong hand are the real fascists. I don't see that anywhere in the constitution which so many of them claim they are protecting. We can be a nation of innovation again – we just need to weed out the war mongers.

april 15, be in your city's center. lets all have some Tea

Actually, I suppose that shoud've said "Enter GOPers stage RIGHT.." hehe

we surround them

He was fair, honest, and at ease on the international stage. I appreciate his ability to see the complexity in issues and communicate those complexities clearly. He is a pragmatist who knows it will take continued work with allies to move his agenda along. This was a very successful first step! Bravo!

As a Canadian I would be proud if our Prime Minister could capture the world audience as Obama has in Europe. He is the long awaited person to lead the US from the dark ages of the last eight years into the light.

GWB was an embarrassment but I'm still puzzled why so many people seem to believe a few speeches from his successor make so much difference. The rest of the world hates or envies the USA no matter who is its president.

Despite all the make-nice rhetoric, Europeans and other so-called "allies" are only with the USA so far as it suits their needs. Always has been that way. No more, no less.

Figuring most of the world would love to see the United States weaker, of course our weak President would be viewed as favorable.

Yes I am sure the muslims feelings toward our country are much improved during his visit, all Christians should take note.

Brilliant diplomacy! Just think of the damage George W. Bush had done over eight years of G-20 talks and just how Obama may have smoothed over these harsh realities that Bush imposed. Goodwill as listed as an asset/liability on many spread sheets and one can believe that Bush spent every bit of goodwill such that it became a liability, almost totally spent or given away while Obama may have relisted goodwill into the asset column! Obama has done on one visit what Bush had erased in eight years with his ease of diplomacy and his soothing ways! China and France were bordering on leaving the talks and Obama smoothed out the wrinkles of discontent, a victory in itself! George W. Bush has nearly guaranteed in Obama a Great President because of Bush's many failings!

What does it matter what Americans think about other country's opinions of Obama? The only opinions that matter are those of those countries.

Could NOT disagree more. Unless you want us to appear to be a bunch of linuini-spined, genuflexing apologists ready to say anything you think the other side wants to hear. And to show that he intends for the U.S. to be the world's next (failed) socialist experiment...

TWO WORDS:

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

YES WE DID!!

We showed the world what a wonderful country America is by sending the greatest president ever to represent us. I felt such deep emotion of happiness and was so glad hearing Obama's speech at the Prague and seeing Michelle with him in Europe. I felt such hope for the whole world, so much so that it brought tears of joy. We are leaders of greatness again. Better times are ahead for all.

I absolutely agree that Obama has helped improve the battered and scorned image of our country. Its a pity that people such as Seah Hannity, Ann Coulter and their ilk continue to demonize him.

Who wouldn't be grateful that the world is retreating from its hatred of the US under Bush? We need each other – whether we like it or not. That is the new reality. We cannot continue t bully other nations. The world is far too complex for that old strategy. I say "GOD BLESS PRESIDENT OBAMA!"

Obama wanted two things from this trip: Economic stimulus spending by the Europeans and more troops in Afghanistan.

Obama: 0 Europe: 2

Not a good starts. Oh yeah, and we did a real good job getting North Korea to not fire that missile. Obama said he would immediately call a UN Security Council meeting, which did convene....but the Russians and Chinese said no to taking any measure against NK.

Obama: still 0.

In the midst of Russia being more aggressive to its European neighbors (threatening them militarily and economically) and China being hostile to our ships in the South Sea, Obama agreed to go have meetings in Moscow and Bejing. I understand many people want Obama to make up for poor relations under the Bush Administration, but does Obama need to go on hand and knee to our rivals, but treat our friends and neighbors like crap (England, Canada, and Mexico)?

Obama: 0 Military and economic rivals: 2

In the past week, Obama is 0 for 5. Not an impressive start.

"Americans think Obama helps image abroad"

This is a joke, right? Because I'm certainly laughing sooooooooo hard!

It is a good thing Obama is as smart as he is. Between Michelle Bachmann and Vitter and the rest of the republicans I can not understand how stupid they are, they give the people no credit for having even the knowledge when they are trying to cover up for Bush.

He "increased goodwill" but accomplished nothing. He made a "good impression" but accomplished nothing of substance. Why is nobody surprised. Before he was elected he accomplished nothing, but made a good impression on everyone. Just making nice and being impressionable is not going to do anything for this country. He is actually going to have to accomplish something.

Robin @ 12:57: "He made us look like whimps."

As opposed to imperialist warmongers who say one thing, then do another, and whatever we feel is right must be, regardless of anything else?

Face it lady, W's America is more akin to Nazi Germany than to anything else.

In the martial arts, one does not advertise his prowess. If you go around squawking and hooting about how strong you are, the quietest beside you will put you on the floor. To become a slave to your ego and blatantly use your strength before anything else is to have failed yourself.

Both countries and individuals when striving for justice must have the power to be humble, and strong enough to be wise, but also retain the potential to be extremely dangerous.

This is exactly why Bush failed everything he tried.

Obama acknowledges our failures as a country, instead of just denying them and going on the attack.

This first trip accomplished what needed to be accomplished, Obama has improved our standing in the world with other countries, and he is building relationships with other leaders.

This is the first step, the next step will be to work with other countries on things that matter to everyone in all countries including the U.S.

The only analogy I can think of is when you first meet someone, you begin to build a relationship, you don't immediately give them the keys to your house or let them drive your car, or even kiss you. You get to know that person and see if they are genuine. Once the relationship is established then you take it a step further.

He does have swagger - Good kinda swagger, confident, bold yet non menacing. Bush had swagger - Wimp swagger, the kind an empty suit has, someone who lacks real confidence and self-assuredness. You can spot it a mile away, even walking across a tarmac.

The haters on here are amazing. This man is 3 months on the job. Has accomplished way more than the previous president. Went to G20 to our ally countries to regain their trust in the US. What did you expect him to get from this first meeting....Amazing.

He does help the image, but he would be better off as an actor or defender of rights. He isn't the "Braveheart" kind of leader a nation needs as president. I like him though, but he'd be better at something else.

Matt, pretty delusional your post isn't it?
Dow Jones and all Europe went up after the plan crafted in the G-20 meeting was announced, more European troops will be send to Afghanistan and the image of the USA is being restored...
But for you all of that is equal to 'nothing'...

Enter GOPers stage left spewing near-fascist nationalist xenophobia and claiming that we looked like wimps for holding ourselves accountable and acknowledging our responsibility for the failures of the Bushtard and Cheneybot...

Seriously, the GOP must be keeping Kleenex afloat with all the tears they're shedding over Obama doing a good job while their party flaps around helplessly like a beached trout.

Compared to the cold and hostile recepton bush received last year with a meeting of our allies, President Obama did extremely well because he listens, isn't hostile and the Europeans like what he has done so far with Iraq, Gitmo and spending money in the US instead of in Iraq.
And Robin – you say he made us look like whimps, why? Because he didn't act like a republican and order the rest of the world around or threaten them or talk about invading them?

Obama is Intelligent, Learned, Wise and a Very Good President.

Bush is a War Criminal, responsible for the death of 4200 US Troops

Put Bush to Trial and put him in Jail for ever.

matt April 6th, 2009 1:04 pm ET

"The Feel-Good President went overseas and testified to the World about how bad things were under the former President."

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They already knew.

He did however, give them information on what America plans to do in the future, and how that will help us all.

Not a bad couple of days.

It is hard to believe that GOP-people say that Obama did not achieve much on his trip to Europe. Of course, he achieved an awful lot regarding dealing with the financial crisis (G-20-summit) and focussing NATO on Pakistan and Afghanistan. He certainly also pleased Europeans with his commitment to nuclear disarmament.

With regard to his style: Of course, Europeans love the way he conducts himself. His success in Europe does by no means depend on criticizing Bush. However, there cannot be any doubt that the last administration offended many Europeans. I don't know anybody here who has a good word for Bush. Nobody liked the big-mouthing of Rumsfeld and nobody liked the war in Irak and what hangs together with it. Here in Europe it is seen as a matter of politeness and an effort to provide a platform for closer cooperation that he distanced himself from the style of the former administration. At least in continental Europe he laid down the basis for better cooperation and mutual understanding. If the GOP don't want to admit that the Bush administration essentially broke the good relations between the US and Europe then that is another case of their not been in the real world.

We have never seen so much respect for Amercia!

People of the US...you do not pay this guy hardly enough!

Finally sombody with brains...it is about time!!!!!

We American, are winners, we like to be liked, we fight when necessary. We love God, we love peace. We love money, we seek power, we like being in control. We are one nation that every country wants to be like. We are the destiny of our own fate.

Obama knows what has to be said to keep us on top of the rest of the word.
Many of us have said things that we know deep within we are really not sure of. However, we are sure of one thing.

We are one nation under God. We are in "Pursuit of Happiness"

Hateful comments from the right means that Obama is doing a great job. Keep up the good work Mr. President.

Even Bush would have gotten high marks after this weekends media love affair with the Obamas. It was in fact, a major disservice to reality and America's future.

Of course he did and as usually those hating Republicans come here to not be happy at the improvement, but instead to just be (wait for it)....BITTER!

Matt you sarcastic idiot. Canadians have been fighting and dying along side American soldiers since DAY ONE. Try getting the facts you arrogant jerk.

Weak, he caved in, Pander.....LOW he must go.........

Yep, the weaker we look, the more everyone likes us.
I've lived overseas. Most people there like Americans in general. They want to be more like us in our freedoms. Politically, they hate us, because they can't acheive the same thing in their countries.

It's going take time for EU and others to trust america again. Me thinks the Prez. did a wonderful job his first since being Prez! Way to Go!

President Obama has done a great job. He open the door for more help in Afghanistan (the forgotten real war on terrorism), hopeful he got the Turks back on the side of the USA to help stop Al Qaeda, and the biggest deal is that the World is starting to trust the USA again.

Pres. Obama has made America the leader of the free world again, thanks to his brillance at the G20 Summit. It is a mazing what a smart man can do, especially after the disasterous Bush Presidency. I would be willing to bet that the 19 percent that thought he did not improve American's image overseas are the same right-wingers that still like Bush and Cheney, and think Palin is qualifed for President. Take note Palin, that would be the percentage of the vote you might get if you ran for Pres., 19% and Obama would get 79% of the vote.

To Robin, the spelling is "wimp" not "whimp" and in fact, Obama made us look like a country that cares about its relationship with other countries. You got a problem with that?

Just WAIT for all the HATERS to voice their predictable hatred on our President.

President Obama has proven that he CAN restored "America's Image" throughout the world, without sounding like a bully or a dictator.

ALL you haters in this blog would rather be HATED in the world than admit the fact that President Obama has succeeded in repairing the DAMAGE that George W. Bush and his father created in the world.

President Obama has proven that you DON'T have to behave and sound like a DICTATOR or a BULLY to achieve political and international policy success with other world leaders!!!

Like my momma would always say.... "you get more things DONE and ACCOMPLISHED if you kill them with kindness and respect". Even your enemies can't hate you when you're killing them with kindness and respect.

You know why everyone high on Obama is because to Europeans they thinks Americans are just plain full of crap

It is nice to see people cheer our President in other countries as opposed to burning him. It will take a while to improve our relations but President Obama is the only one that can do it. Could you have imagined McCain on the trip. OMG! We would be at war with N. Korea this morning and got nothing INCLUDING STYLE points would have gotten accomplished. It makes me shutter to think about it.

the Bush / Cheney years were so bad for America

the U.S. should do itself a favor and start a legitimate third party

Anyone who thought all of Europe would just roll over, and give him everything he wanted, was just being delusional. Still, compared to what the last President wanted and received from Europe, Obama did quite well just to receive a positive reception. He did get more money for the IMF; he did get at least a few civilian trainers for Afghanistan; he did open the possibility for a new START treaty. So he certainly got *some* of what he wanted, no matter what David Frum wants to paint the trip in only blak and white (since he didn't get what he most wanted, he failed – regardless that he did get some things he wanted).

So it bodes well for future trips, I think – he might be able to get more of what he wants next time, if he maintains good relations with Europe. Diplomacy is not an all or nothing; we tried that with the last President, and it didn't work out so well.

I am very proud of my President....it's too bad that he has to clean up the MESS from the Bush adminintration.

God Bless you President Obama!

This guy is such a nobody. He goes over the pond and disses on The U.S. and you think he is doing a great job??! Wow, ya'll have a real problem with truth!

Obama speaks of the things that hold the people of the planet together. Inspiration like that is an application of glue to bind the people together regardless of what actual substance may have been accomplished. He is an effective communicator rivaling the Great Communicator albeit with a different set of problem solving abilities.

It is nice to see people cheer our President in other countries as opposed to burning him. It will take a while to improve our relations but President Obama is the only one that can do it. Could you have imagined McCain on the trip. OMG! We would be at war with N. Korea this morning and got nothing INCLUDING STYL

Of course President Obama has improved the image of the United States abroad after a empty headed cowboy though, it was a small bar to hurdle.

The past eight years of "go it alone" and "it's my way or the highway" Bush policy, it's about time we returned to civilization. The past Bush administration's only interest abroad was in collusion with a few rich partners at the expense of middle class everywhere.

@ Robin

You mispelled ' wimps '. No H.

WHAT POLL????

The vast majority of those I have spoken to are HUGELY DISAPPOINTED in Obama.

I can see moonslide victory... Oh Come thou 2012 ...

The Feel-Good President went overseas and testified to the World about how bad things were under the former President. This made the World feel good about America. It did nothing to ensure that the rest of the world would be economically solvent, or to ensure that we would not be the only country fighting in Afghanistan.

But hey, everyone feels good now.

Robin: How does it feel to be part of the 21% who seem to feel like you do?

Without drawing comparisons to Bush, can someone please tell me what exactly Obama has personally accomplished on this trip?

Of course he did. Anyone that says different is just hating . But get over it he will be great. And you clowns will still say other wise.

Bravo Mr. President, Bravo....

What a joke.LOL

you cant help but love him...........he sure got lotta swagger )

He made us look like whimps.

This first trip was damage control. Bush and his cowboy diplomacy did serious damage to our credibility and leadership. President Obama had to right that ship first – now he can build on relationships and work for results.

He did a great job.

Of course the President helps our image abroad. Look at who he's replacing.