East Meets West – Podcast

Hi Roger and Tom (just to please Roger),
In reference to episode 105 would like to address worldwide impressions on the party of the US president. I myself am European (Irish) and I have encountered anti-US sentiment in many parts of Europe. Rightly or wrongly, people are more greatly influenced by the recent past, hence the dislike of the US. I come from a country where democrats, Kennedy and Bill Clinton, are regarded considerably higher than republicans, Bush and Bush and Regan.
Roger may disagree, but this is the worlds perception not Rogers opinion, I can supply reasons why people believe this if needed. In my country there is still significant dislike, although declning, of Britain, especially England, for obvious historical reasons, which I realise Roger stated, this is based on historical perceptions. However McCain s regarded highly here, and next to Obama may be the most popular choice. Hilary is regarded suspiciously, even though Bill achieved a lot in getting peace in northern Ireland.
Regards,
Mike