Global Survey: World "largely favors" the United States. Surprised?

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 03:48:17 -0400

A recently-released global survey of 40 countries by the Pew Research Center finds that large numbers of people have a favorable opinion of the United States, its economy and the US-led fight against the Islamic State.

Overall, the US is largely seen in a positive light, with a global median of 69% of people saying they viewed the US favorably. That's up from 65% in 2013 and 2014, says Pew.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/world-largely-favours-us-and-obama/ar-AAc1pdV

World 'largely favours' US and Obama

A recently-released global survey of 40 countries by the Pew Research Center finds that large numbers of people have a favourable opinion of the United States, its economy and the US-led fight against the Islamic State. Overall, the US is largely seen in a positive light, with a global median of 69% of people saying they viewed the US favourably. That's up from 65% in 2013 and 2014, says Pew. But when it comes ...

Response by MAJ Bryan Zeski made Jun 24 at 2015 4:06 AM

MAJ Bryan Zeski — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 04:06:45 -0400

And yet people scoff when I've this same thing in the past. The US *IS* being viewed more favorably around the world now than it was at the beginning of this century. The US is respected more and feared less. To me, THAT is progress worth continuing. We are on the cusp of an emerging world-market and world-centric (as opposed to nation-centric) society and we cannot continue to hold on to nationalistic ideals forever if we wish to be a part of that society. We can either adapt or be left behind as many past nations and peoples have discovered.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 27 at 2015 6:03 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:03:24 -0400

After 7 years of Obama's failure to lead, yes I am quite surprised.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Oct 27 at 2015 6:05 PM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:05:15 -0400

Nope, not surprised. When I travel, no matter where I go...people of those countries are in awe of Americans...so these polls that say the US is frowned upon....I don't pay any attention to them.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2015 6:28 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:28:19 -0400

It should. We won. Semper Fidelis

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2015 6:36 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:36:34 -0400

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad I'd like to see a global map of the respondents locations. I think it depends on who you are asking. Not to be the pessimist here but I feel it would definitely bear weight on the results.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 27 at 2015 7:09 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 19:09:01 -0400

I wonder if they are glad we are fighting the wars instead of them.