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Originally Posted by irateplatypus
hmm...
i've got to say, when you read these comments through the lense of diplomatic language... some of them are downright frigid.
i would only take a few of these as being genuinely positive, most seem a bit apprehensive.
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I agree with that in sorts. I would imagine the world is now looking to turn the page post 9/11 and perhaps pick up some pieces that were left behind or ignored by the world's only superpower.
Not to diminish 9/11, or terrorism perse, but there are many other issues as important as the aforementioned that affect the lives of people all over the world on a daily basis that involves co-operation with the U.S.. For instance in my country Canada, it may not seem like a big deal to Americans, but the closed borders to softwood lumber and cattle exporting are hurting alot of people, not just those in the industry but also the ripple effect it has throughout the economy. Further threatening to close the Canada/U.S border if Canada doesn't do as it is told doesn't help public opinion and would cripple Canada if such a threat were to happen.
The U.S has bitch slapped the world especially those who didn't support the war in Iraq. The world understands and would like to move on. The U.S can step up and respect it's influence respectfully and diplomatically and show the world it is the world leader or continue in the same brash, 'my way or the highway' or 'you are with us or against us' megalomaniacal tone.
Now that the U.S has everyones attention, it's time for them to show leadership, not dictatorship. I like to think that is the message world leaders are sending.