A fairly revealing article from the UK.

I find it particularly interesting in that it reflects many of the views and concerns of many participants on this (and other) forums.

Obama is garnering a reputation for talking a good game (I guess) but woefully short on accomplishment.
Our European friends see the same things we see......so do our advasaries and enemies.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisf...-change-europe

Hope and verbalized only change cannot be taken to the bank. The schmooze is wearing thinner, world wide. The United States is on it's way to "paper tiger" status....once again!!!!

btk

PS and how about this viewpoint:

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satelli...cle%2FShowFull