Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

Bernard Murphy, Tuolumne, CA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:14:14 GMT

A refreshing viewpoint. We have a responsibility to be good world citizens, not just good American citizens

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Ms Tek — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:15:16 GMT

Dear MSNBC,

Can you be more obvious in your bias TOWARDS Obama?

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BA Brooklyn — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:15:54 GMT

These individuals comments from Egypt reflect what most people in the world think. It is time for a change. This change is not only important for the world it is important for the United States.

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G Feldman, New York, NY — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:16:24 GMT

Why is this nonsense news? I'd like to see a good side of Egypt. They are doing nothing to help any problems over there and have a corrupt government and are taking billions in US aid.

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DAOK, Pembroke Pines, FL — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:21:50 GMT

This is not the world's election, it's ours. I find it offensive that MSNBC or any OBAMA pundit try to shore up support in foreign countries for this political mystery man. The core issues of this election are whether we the people control our country or do we hand it over to dishonorable fabricators like Obama, the fringe lunatics and the media.

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Michael Buie, Raleigh, NC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:24:38 GMT

Bush has trashed our reputation here in America. Perhaps Obama/Biden can restore our credibility in the world. We are part of a world community. Bush is a warmonger and has turned us into a rouge state ... lol

Seriously, though ... with Bush/Cheney policy on torture, invasion of countries bolstered by lies and deception, disregard for the world community, what do we expect?

Restore our integrity!

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Felicia Ianniello New York, NY — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:29:07 GMT

I would like to know what the Arab world doing to solve the Isreali-Palestinian conflict. It has been 60 years already! Where is true leadership. While I agree the Iraq war was a very bad move on the part of the US. It's too simple and unfair to blame the US for everything that is wrong in that part of the world. Do Egyptians kow how much money (the US taxpayer) sends to Egypt? ........and other countries in the the Middle East and North Africa?

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LOUISE BAYNARD, EAGLEVILLE, PA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:32:59 GMT

I BELEIVE THAT OBAMA IS FOR THE GOOD OF ALL MAN KINDS. WE NEED A CHANGE AND HE IS THAT CHANGE. OUR CANADIAN FRIENDS FROM CANADA ALSO BELEIVE THAT HE IS THAT CHANGE WE NEED.

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A Myers, Ithaca, NY — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:37:24 GMT

Two Egyptian professors, a travel agency manager, and a jazz musician -- that sounds like a representative slice of Egypt. Or maybe just one dinner party's conversation inflated into an article.

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CLJ, Austin, TX — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:40:26 GMT

One of the major places we have failed in our Mideast relations is quite simply PR. America DOES provide billions of dollars in aid to countries around the world, and when we engage in conflicts within those regions, the emphasis of the propaganda is always on the conflict. We need to keep a clear focus on the good we do for these nations, as well as clarifying our message about the reason for our engagement in the conflict. Most of those who don't trust America don't have a clear picture that our intent is not, has never been, and I'm most certain will never be, to inflict an American agenda upon them. Americans have a proud history of being a melting pot, and the reason democracy works here is because our citizens are allowed to work, worship, and live in peaceful co-existence with those Americans who may believe other than they do. That definition of democracy has never been clearly understood by those in the conflicted areas of the Mideast. Sadly, even with better PR, the cultural differences may well mean that our efforts there will never bear fruit, regardless of who the next President is.

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Greg — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:43:02 GMT

I agree with Feldman fron NY. What if anything has any Middle East Government done to help themselves? Not one Arab country has ever done anything to curtail violence. Yes Pakistan tries but they do so becasue of US pressure. Egypt, Syria, Iran, and all of the Gulf states. Nothing to police Islamic fundamentalism and radical islam in thier own countries. All we hear is that its the US's fault. Even our own politicians are railing against thier own government. GOOD OR BAD Loyalty is out the door when you talk about many of our powered citizens. Im ashamed!!!!

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navy ball cap — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:43:16 GMT

Who cares what a bunch of non Americans, non republicans, non heros, think! Me and sweetcheeks have the pulse of people who love guns, fox news, tax breaks, private clubs, and all those other red blooded American traits like short attention spans and playing golf.

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Bobby Jones, Auburn, Alabama — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:44:15 GMT

Is the liberal media going to stop trashing the USA once Obama is elected?

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Tom H, Detroit, MI — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:48:22 GMT

They asked a question of Egypitians.. "Who would you rather have at the helm of the US"... It's not too surprising they are not interesting in McCain, who was right in line with Cheney throughout the Bush Administration for for so long.. I don't think there is a bias here, just simple fact that people are tired of Cowboy diplomacy, and McSame won't be changing much in most people's views, as the polls show Obama ahead in the US.

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Nomore Lies — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:49:09 GMT

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B Linfreed, Las Vegas, NV — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:52:03 GMT

Quite simply, who cares. My opinion of most of the middle east is very low...what are they doing to change that!?!
Unlesss that Egyptian is now an American, his opinion is just that.

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Nomore Lies — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:52:48 GMT

Well, first off I don't think anyone from Egypt can speak ill of US foriegn policy. I guess as far as the Middle East goes Egypt is not that bad. What a region it is when we say that countries like egypt and Jordon are alright. Thats scarry. Who cares what they say, why don't they try to solve their own problems. I think the us should pull all aid from the Middle East, execpt Israli, that way when they gripe like bigots they will acutally have something to gripe about. We can't do enough for them to make them happy so lets not do anything

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Phil, Dayton, Ohio — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:54:20 GMT

Dear Bernard, What are the Egyptians doing to help solve these problems?

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Dennis Vero, FL — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:05:51 GMT

Perhaps the Egyptians should take care of their own country's problems before they start tring to meddle in ours. I for one would like to see a democratically accountable government in Egypt.

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JC, Corona, CA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:06:29 GMT

Greg,

You really need to educate yourself. Egypt has cracked down very hard on Islamic extremism. Much of the leadership of the Muslim Brotherhood is in prison. The main problem in the Middle east is that the governments help themselves too much and do nothing for their people. This is what has created Islamic extremism. The Bush Administration has handed billions to Mubarak but has done nothing to stop the persecution of prodemocracy groups in Egypt.

The president of the US really is the president of the whole world. US military and economic policy has an enormous effect on people around the world. Yet they have no say in who that president will be. They are left dependent on Americans to make the right decision.

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Sonja L. Marshall, Chicago, IL — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:08:52 GMT

Egypt, in the northeast corner of Africa, has not been as rebellious as some of the countries in the southern part of Africa or countries in the middle east. But, all of this is a sign of the times - last days on earth.

SLM

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Roberta — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:09:25 GMT

It's interesting to read and listen how the world views us. It's not great.
Bush/Cheney have wiped their feet on our constitution and screamed at the world, "Either you are with us or against", and for all of those voted for them. Now, we are now paying dearly for that blunder. Hopefully, we are smarter and wiser now, and vote for change. Honestly we can't forward to pay for a monthly 10 billion dollar tab in Iraqi, along with the $700 dollar bail out. We need change, vote Obama/Biden!

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K.Kenneth Cooper, Marina del rey, CA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:21:27 GMT

During the Clinton warm fuzzy feelings tenure, the World Trade Center was attached twice and finally toppled on 9/11 (the 9/11 terrorists hatched and begin implementing their plan during the Clinton watch). They may hate us (now, under Bush) because they haven't been able to attack us since then...and they hate that and they are left to kill each other. And as far as anything being done in the peace process - yeah right - their hatred is towards anyone that doesn't hold their religous beliefs.

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Bill, St. Louis — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:24:00 GMT

You just knew that the "liberal media bias" whining would come pouring out when people see that Obama is leading the race. Quit crying and put up better candidates than McCain and lipstick girl.

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Dee Lindley — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:27:09 GMT

Navy ball cap is on the right trail......if Egypt wants Obama, that's another good reason to vote McCain. I guess they don't want him, I wouldn't either if I were wanting the US to be a watered down version of the Clinton admin

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T.M.W., Columbus, OH — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:29:00 GMT

We put ourselves in the position of World Power, we've made promises and tried to be the example for World Democracy and Free Market. What happens in America has an effect on all the world. And for those Naysayers, "If we get out of the MidEast, specifically Iraq, then maybe they can work out their problems."

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Mary Bell — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:29:30 GMT

We are a globalized economy, if you don't see that today with the Dow dropping before 10,000 points because of the loss confidence globally you will never see it. Because of this our standing around the world is very important for our economy. If McCain is elected the rest of the world will turn their backs on us, thinking we are as stupids as the government of the last 8 years. If you think our economy is bad now, just wait. The world wants Obama, and hopefully we are smart enough to make him OUR President, so that he can get the world behind America again.

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Michael O'Shea — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:29:55 GMT

Nonsense? And this would differ from the current problems in *this* country in what way? ie: Illegal occupation of a sovereign country (unprovoked), Wall street collapse, takeover of the government by the oil industry , people losing their homes...
Before criticizing other countries, maybe we should get our own glass house in order?

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Kate, Saratoga Springs, New York — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:31:23 GMT

America needs Barack Obama and Joe Biden to help mend our relationships in the world. Even our closest allies dislike Bush and his administration.

As Obama put it "America needs to lead by power of example, not example of power. Bush and Cheney are the bullies of the school yard. McCain would just be more of the same.

It is good to hear the Egyptians speak of their love and respect that they used to have for America and want to have once again.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:35:14 GMT

We need to reassure the world on November 4th that we're not the 4th Reich of Amerika bent on world domnation. That's been the losing foreign policy that has lost our country it's position as the wrold's policeman, now too many see us as the world's bully thanks to the arrogant ignorant foreign policy of "Warmonger" Bush.

Now more than ever we need the wise calm leadership of Obama and Biden. They will restore our standing among the world that "NeoNazi" Bush and his clone "Warmonger" McCain. These two warmongers only want to keep lots of troops in Iraq so they can go to war with Iran at the drop of a hat.

Go Obama/Biden 08/12!

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Larry W — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:35:46 GMT

I was not aware that anyone could hold dual citizenship in America. I was led to believe that when you took the oath of citizenship you had to swear allegiance to America and give up all others. Just like Americans are not elligible for Kighthood in the UK, Americans are not allowed to accept that honor.

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Gerald Collins, long beach — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:40:22 GMT

why is that the USA is found to be at the bottom of all the worlds trouble when are they going to stand up and take the blame for their own troubles and work on them instead of trying to change America from the outside, besides why does one select a leader by race or the religion of his family or how well he speaks on the stump. the question what is in his past if anything that will reveal his true image of being a deceiver from the beginning and if he is elected he will then reveal that he was the son of a liar from the beginning and he will be revealed as the great deceiver that he is. As a liar what he says in public has nothing to do with what he does in private till it is to late to unravel the mess. One doesn't associate with the corrupt of this world if first they didn't have the same frame of mind. Birds of a feather flock together. Beware of vultures in flight for they seek the dead to deveour.

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Ray Ayyelos, Austin tX — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:40:54 GMT

Hi, whether or not these "testimonials" are true, I don't think ANYONE can argue against the image America once held as the Beacon of Light and Land of Opportunity and Tolerance. I am not going to say Bush destroyed this image, but I can comfortably say he has eroded our standing. I say Bush because he is the President. I have always believed that how we are perceived from without is just as important as how we are perceived from within. Bush didn't create the Arab/Israeli conflict, so that isn't his fault. But (the administration's) efforts were absent because of our obsession with Iraq. The Arab nations have been very much a part of the peace drive there, but because they do have eons old biases, it will be hard to garner support and trust between all parties until Israel feels confident that support is behind this effort. We're their only friend - either by default or by association, whatever. The Arab need the stability for their own reasons, but they and Israel can't work this out alone anymore - not when Israel is using our weapons, etc against the Palestinians. It is on our interest to help, after all, even if not for either part, are we not a great nation of problem solvers? Go America! I may not prefer Obama as my democratic nominee, but we have conferred a lot of hope and expectations upon him. He must deliver. If McCain is elected, I don't think anyone will expect anything, so the bar will be pretty low in terms of net change from the status quo.

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Cecil P. — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:46:27 GMT

World citizens indeed- how about scape goats for the world.... having lived overseas for many years, there is not any 'true love' for us- just a calculation as to how much can be be taken for... many of the countries are not interested in trying to solve many of the problems in their neighborhood- they want someone else to and too often, the U.S., having this sense of 'be all to everyone', puts on their 'rose coloured' glasses and jumps in without testing the temperature or depth of the waters... The U.S. needs to concentrate on repairing itself here at home before trying to save the world- let the world work on their skills of communication and negotiation- it's time that they step forward....

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Ross, Tempe, Az — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:46:40 GMT

I agree with Feldman, the moderate Arab nations should take on a much bigger role, particularly finacial, in helping to quel the seemingly endless turmoil over there. After all, its their region so they should be more motivated to stabilize it.

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dena — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:46:43 GMT

Hey, MSNBC,
is Barrack Hussein Obama running for POTUS or president of the EGYPT ?

I am confused? Is America still a FREE Country? or
a SHARIA Country?

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Steve Gore manchester, mo — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:47:09 GMT

NObama doesn't have the experiance to be dog catcher.
Anyone who believes he does shouldn't be allowed to vote. Are you kidding me?
I'd vote for Colin Powell or Rice in a heart beat. Now there are people with experiance. Nobama? Please!
He has experiance alright...hanging out with the likes of Wright or terrorist sympathizers. He can't even come up with a legal birth certificate.
God help us all if Hussein gets in there.

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Chris McDaniel, Lansing, MI — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:51:45 GMT

The "go it alone attitude" reflected by some of the people posting is exactly what has allowed the Iraq War to flounder and why this will cost us, our children and granchildren, one trillion plus. We are disliked by almost all foreign countries, with the exception of the former Soviet Eastern Bloc nations who rely on us as a buffer from Russia, and despised by many other countries, especially in the Middle East. Who cares? As long as we want their oil, they have us by the short hairs and we have to be engaged there to keep the supply of crude flowing. And this constant mantra of liberal media is asinine, like the statement that all Republicans are fascists. It is vacuous and ignorant; a beer fueled yodel. The mainstream media is owned by the wealthiest of Americans and foreigners, including Rupert Murdock. These people want to keep their money and support organizing the tax system so the burden is shifted to the middle and working classes, a much more likely scenario to be maintained with Republicans in elected office. They, unlike most Americans, vote their economic interests rather than allowing themselves to be distracted by cultural issues such as gay marriage.

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DK Carmel IN — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:56:53 GMT

The people of the Middle East have a low opinion of the U.S. because we interfere in their own governance and yes we do install our will when we can. Does anyone remember the overthrow of the PEOPLES ELECTED LEADER IN IRAN IN 1953 by the Eisenhower administration? That being said, the people of the Middle East need to quite hating each other over minor tribal or religious differences and solve their problems themselves. They need to reign in Islamic fundamentalists and terrorists and love the Israeli Palestenian conflict. Israel is not going to go away. The Palestenians are wanted by no one..not Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordon or any of the others. Forget where things were when the new state of Israel was formed. Work from where things are today and solve this and learn to live together. TOLERANCE IS WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS! I agree with the rest of the world..Obama offers the best chance of diplomatic resolution and ending the conflict in Iraq and Afghanastan. Bush's go it alone policies have destablized the entire world

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JEFF REDDEN, DALLAS,TX — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:59:51 GMT

SHOULD IT BE REASSURING TO AMERICANS THAT THE REST OF THE WORLD WANTS OBAMA TO BE PRESIDENT? IS IT BECAUSE THEY THINK THEY WILL BE ABLE TO GET AWAY WITH MORE AT OUR EXPENSE? I FIND THAT DISTURBING... I'LL BE THINKING ABOUT THAT IN NOV!!

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Ryan Tait — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:04:04 GMT

Maybe we should let Egyptians vote in the American election. They clearly understand the complexities of the presidency. I mean, look at how good they've been at creating a strong economy and peaceful democracy where personal freedoms are protected and sustained.

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Huessins Reign ! — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:06:29 GMT

The fear of Obama winning this election has already started. the dow drops 10,000 points today on news of Obama's lead. Obamas only plan is not hidden anymore.
Destruction US has started

The beginging of the END for the US ! Thanks Obamanuts !

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WEEZIE — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:09:12 GMT

First off, America WAS once the country everyone looked up to. Now after Bush/cheney, basically the Republicans, we have such a bad reputation. Now is the time for change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's make it happen. No more Bush, No more McCain, and definitely, NO MORE PALIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Nykayedu — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:11:46 GMT

Now maybe the US can see how their foreign policy has screwed up their standing in the world. The Israeli/Palestine conflict is not getting solved in part because of stubborn support for Israel by the US. Maybe Obama will bring some reason and tell Israel to start behaving nicely and not like a spoilt child.

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Ken in MO — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:19:44 GMT

Better question -- who would Egyptians rather have in charge of Egypt -- McCain or Mubarak? The fact is, Egypt has not had a "Good Side" since Anwar Sadat -- and even then, it was only for the last couple years of his regime as Sadat was a dictator as well. When Egypt gets is own house in order, then they can lecture the US about global stewardship -- or have the conveniently forgotten that Ayman al Zawahiri is Egyptian and head of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood? In fact, the Egyptian population is a documented, well-known production system of radical Islamic jihad terrorists.

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Yarr, Greensboro, NC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:20:40 GMT

Do Americans really think that the desires or foreigners reflect their own best intrests? Do they want what's best for America? No, they wants what's best for them. In some cases that means the defeat of America. Don't kid yourself.

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Grey, SLC UT — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:21:18 GMT

Dear Reality and Facts,

Could you be MORE biased toward your support for Obama??

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Nick, St. Charles, IL — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:22:03 GMT

Larry,

Dual citizenship is very much dependant on whether or not the persons country of origin allows that person to revoke his or her citizenship. The UK for instance, does allow people to disavow citizenship, but it is a lengthy process and most people elect not to enter into it. Ergo most British citizens in the USA become dual nationals.

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Grey, SLC UT — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:26:13 GMT

It's very telling that when people say "See! the world wants Obama! And that's BAD!!" - they use the leap of logic that the world want Obama because they can "get away" with more...They leap to the conclusion that the rest of the world is out to get us - and we need to fight against them. It's time for you all to wake up and smell the reality. Most of the world want to live in peace - and most of the world is tied together in a world economy. They need us and we need them. They want Obama because the hope that he understands that if the US collapses due to reckless policies - they will all be worse off. (because they're feeling it now - thanks deregulators Bush & McCain)

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JasonB, Raleigh, NC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:27:26 GMT

The President of The United States is voted in by the American people to work for the American people. I for one do not want someone working for foreign people and other countries. That is why they have their own governments. It's time for the rest of the world to grow up, get a thick skin and stop being why baby cry babies.

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T Parker, Virginia Beach, VA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:28:00 GMT

Cecil P., I could not agree more with your response. For years the U.S. has given and in return, bad-mouthed. We definitely need to repair our foundation. That last thing we need is a weak link like Obama in the White House. He will be the first one to open the doors and let the terrorists in.

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Gaston, Indianapolis, IN — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:29:27 GMT

It is so refreshing to hear about other people from many parts of the world sharing the same hope & aspirations as the majority of Americans; Our country needs a fresh wind of change, a resolve to be fair & impartial in the Israeli-Palestinian problem. This can only occur in an Obama administration. America & the world cannot wait any longer for change- a fresh wind of change is about to come on Nov 2004-

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CASSANDRIA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:30:58 GMT

i AGREE THAT OBAMA IS THE PERSON WE NEED TO LEAD US OUT OF THIS MESS AND RESTORE THE RELATIONS WE NEED TO HAVE WITH FOREIGN COUNTRYS BECAUSE HE CARES ABOUT HUMANITY, UNLIKE MCCAIN WHO IS A CLONE OF BUSH AND WELL SARA PALIN NEEDS TO STAY IN ALASKA AND REMAIN A HOCKEY MOM

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K New York — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:31:59 GMT

Actually Mr. Kenneth Cooper, Al-Qaeda began and was nurtured under George Bush Sr,'s watch Mr. Know it all.

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DJ in Las Vegas — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:35:42 GMT

"I prefer Obama…Maybe because he has roots from Africa," added a colleague of Fathi’s, expressing a sentiment shared by many Egyptians that the Democratic candidate may be more empathetic toward Arabs because of his African and Muslim ancestry.

Isn't this a problem for America? Are we all blind?

Wake-up America, it's not time to sell out your country for world opinion.

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"Be afraid......" — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:36:21 GMT

The "World's opinion" of the U.S. is IMPORTANT.
"UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL"
Saddam went down because he had NO friends in the world to come to his rescue when the Bush/Cheney/neocons invaded his country.
I believe Obama is our last chance to show the world
that the U.S. is not synonymous with the
Bush/Cheney/neocon doctrine.
God help us if "bomb, bomb, bomb Iran" McCain gets
elected.

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john — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:38:26 GMT

I thought it was funny how the university professor from Cairo was a 'Drama Professor'.. Did they talk with a professor whose studies might have anything to do with the global economy or relations?? Just Drama, Nice NBC... good job..

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Jack — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:40:51 GMT

Ron Paul was my first choice by far. He predicted all of these economic events more than 5 years ago. Bernanke and Paulson just said a couple of months ago that the economy was good and sound. I also agree with Paul that our arrogance on the world stage has done us a great disservice. Obama is closer to Paul on foreign policy than McCain. McCain's song about bombing Iran should recieve unending ridicule. McCain mentioning 10,000 year occupation of Iraq, while maybe not completely serious, was just stupid.

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Simmons Spain, Lynchburg, VA. — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:42:02 GMT

One of the Egyptians interviewed for this biased artical said he prefered Obama because of his African/Muslim ancestry. Wow, that's great, let us elect a president that satisfies Egytpians and other Arabs. I personally would like to see Iran elect a president with American ancestry, but guess what, not going to happen. We (America) are working very hard at imploding, and one day we will. We are "trojan horsing" ourselves to a slow death.

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dj in las vegas — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:43:50 GMT

Democrats...the other mental disorder!!

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Mary K, Leesburg, VA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:43:59 GMT

ah yes, if it's not Republican, it is automatically LIBERAL. The most phobic,nasty grp of 'oh I am a AMERICAN CHristian,so my way is the only way. How very unlike what the men who wrote the Declaration were thinking. Tolerance. Thank you for telling us what other countries are thinking..whether we like it or not.

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Isaac, Dallas, TX — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:45:09 GMT

It seems pretty clear that the rest of the world, much like the vast majority of Americans want real change. Change that is simply not represented by the McCain/Palin ticket. We don't need another "joe six pack" running our country (haven't we suffered enough the last 8 years?); we need an educated, pragmatic thinker who we can take seriously. Style counts for nothing...it's all about substance in 2008. The stakes are too high this go around. Obama/Biden '08!

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Terry Weaver, Joliet IL — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:46:11 GMT

Bobby Jones from Auburn Alabama asked....
"Is the liberal media going to stop trashing the USA once Obama is elected?"

The bigger question is whether the "follow Dubya over the cliff crowd" will resume thinking for themselves without all of the republican hogwash being bantered about.

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rukidding, Syracuse, NY — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:51:31 GMT

Yeah lets elect a president based on other countrys (esp middle east) opinions. Unreal, seems to me the Media agrees. Bush isnt the root of all this countries problems people, and if you can breathe and get off the mob mentality you can look at these two cantidates for who and what they are, not what the Soundbytes rally you to do.

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Nasir Khan, Paoli, PA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:52:19 GMT

Egyptians are tired of their dictator (Hosni Mubarrak) who has been propped up by successive American administrations (Isn't more than 20 yrs enough?). Democracy will be sacrificed as long as Mubarrak does not challenge US policies. We need to be consistent in letting others practice the same principles of democracy, fairness & justice which we TRY to implement in our country.
Another glaring example of our double standards is our support for Pakistan's Musharraf, who put up a fascade of democracy, never kept his word, was hated by his public (last few years), but we were willing to ignore all these as long as he was willing to hand over Al-Qaeda to the US, w/o giving them a chance to defend themselves or providing them due process (they were kidnapped & simple dis-appeared). As we all know, more than 95% in Gitmo were innocents.
The Democrats might be somewhat better for Democracies overseas.

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bob — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:55:56 GMT

How many of you ever ever been to Egypt? Ever been to the Middle East? Ever been to Africa or Asia? You sit here in America and pretend that you are on an island and that no one else matters. As an American that has worked internationally for the last 20+ years, I have seen our reputation disintegrate very quickly over the last 8 years even with our staunchest allies. The fact is, now, more than ever, it is a one world economy and that means that we need to at least understand, if not sympathize with all countries in the world, especially those that have been allies, and places where we have business relationships that last more than 4 or 8 years. We need to learn that it takes 10 times as long to correct an international situation than it does to screw it up in the first place. So that means it will take 80 years to fix the last 8 years....

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

JE, Belgium — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:57:41 GMT

I'm an American expat and have been living in Europe for almost 3 years. I'm a Republican who will vote for McCain and I'm 1000% against Obama. I know I'm not being biased when I point out that it's plainly obvious to me that the majority of people here want to see Obama as the next U.S. president. They fear McCain will continue the foreign policies of the Bush administration.

Americans can say, "Who gives a rat's a__ what foreigners think?", and I'd agree with them and take it a step further saying, "Who gives a rat's a__ what anyone thinks?" Why would you let anyone else influence how you'd vote? Vote for who you want. That's the point of our freedom to vote.

The thing that bothers me though is how pissy Americans are when it comes to presidential politics. Quit insulting each other and quit insulting foreigners and their countries. It's reflects so poorly on us. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Just because the majority of the world wants Obama doesn't mean you have to hate them for it, and hate the media for reporting it. Next time Republicans, nominate a decent candidate. Obama sucks rocks. What does that say about how the world (and more than half of America) views McCain?

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Jennifer Gottlieb — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:59:07 GMT

If McCain wins, not only Arabs will stay in poverty and despair, we Americans will find our place on the "bread" lines. Food pantry demand has tripled in the past three years, add to that the mess in our healthcare system and lack of support for working families for education and childcare----and we will be screwed. Maybe McCain can put some of us up in some of the houses he forgot he owns.....

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Yuri Maghrabi, Boston, MA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:59:57 GMT

MSNBC, Chris Mathews, KO, Andrea Mitchell are responsible for where obama is today. I will never watch MSNBC again. you guys are a bunch of cheer leaders for BO. McCain will win anyway.

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Roger B. Rensvold, Oklahoma City, OK — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:00:22 GMT

Of COURSE MSNBC is tilted towards Obama. Fox is tilted toward McBush. Take your pick.

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Jason — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:04:50 GMT

Americans looking for "good side" of Egypt.
Irony is when so called democracies try and bash us.
Since America is damned if she does and damned if she doesn't perhaps we she save all of that foriegn aid we send out. Since every one else has it "figured out".

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THE BIRDMAN, Al-Anbar, Iraq — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:09:02 GMT

Well the bias is heavy in this blog. All the talk about the mid east's opinion on OUR election is of no importance. Especially Egypts, in this country they have laws similar to those of the jim crowe era, except towards Christians. Thats right, they have restrictions on where they can go, what jobs they hold, have the persons religion on their I.D.s and pay "fees" to remain Christian. Thats almost a reaccuring theme here in the mid east with just a few variations. When it comes to the opinions of other nations, more so the mid east, i say "Who gives a ....". This is OUR election and OUR time to choose for OURSELVES. As for the candidates running for office I, personally, have more faith in the Arizona governor, and Im a democrat.

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Let Egipt have him, Kimberly, Idaho — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:09:10 GMT

Wow I cant tell you how many good fuzzy feelings I get when I hear that "sentiment shared by many Egyptians that the Democratic candidate may be more empathetic toward Arabs because of his African and Muslim ancestry." Well if thats not a good resin to vote for him I dont know what is. Really if they think he would make such a great leader he can go run over there. I am pretty shore they only want him elected when he is running for our pressident.

One last thing to all those blogers who are asking american to stay out of other peoples lives in other parts of the world mostly the middle east. We were minding our own when they flew charted plains into our buildings. We would let them alone if they would leve there hat mongering for people who dont share there faith in there own country and not bring it over hear.

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Marc, Santa Barbara, CA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:09:19 GMT

I have a quick question, why does MSNBC.COM allow these ridiculous blogs to be posted on its website? It's always interesting to read about the perspectives from the Middle East (outside of Israel) but I believe the author is missing a fundamental point in her blog. Why is it that Middle Easatern Arabs are so eager to blame the United States, and with it Israel, for all of its problems in the regions? Perhaps its time for those people in Egypt to demand more democratic and capitalistic freedoms to better their lives. It's so easy to blame the United States for your problems, but until the past few months the world economy grew at an unprecedented pace, so why is it that ordinary Egyptians didn't benefit? The most obvious answer is that they would rather complain about Israel and the United States instead of taking a hard look at their own government and its own domestic policies. Americans shouldn't worry as much about how Arab countries will view us because no matter what we do with our policies, ordinary Arabs aren't going to become pro-U.S. It's more important for us as a country to worry about how NATO, Japan, and Israel view us because these are the countries who have always supported us in the good and the bad times.

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James Dorman — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:12:13 GMT

Gee whiz, I wonder how much the average Egyptian cares about who I think should be the next President of Egypt. Heck, while we're at it, I wonder how much the current President of Eqypt cares about what EGYPTIANS think about who should be their President. Not much I'd guess, since it really doesn't matter. it won't be until he dies (that's how things work over there) and is likely to be his son. Why on earth would we care what they think ?

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tracy, dallas, tx — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:14:17 GMT

Most of the world will be paying for Bush's incompetence for years to come. Bush will easily be judged the worst President ever.

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BLP, Norfolk,VA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:18:00 GMT

I have to agree with some of the other posters. This is OUR election. Foreign opinions are best kept to themselves to keep Americans from responding emotionally rather than voting based on logic. America is the greatest nation on the face of the Earth. That's why we have an immigration problem. It is also why so many other nation's hate us; pure envy. I've lived in the Middle East for eight years. The best doctors and teachers all want to move to the US. The rest either don't care or are envious.

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Michael, Dallas, Texas — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:19:28 GMT

Great article: a much-needed reminder that there is a world of people out there just like us, who mostly like us as long as we treat them as we want to be treated.
On the other hand, it is frightening to see the many bitter responses from fearful, ignorant folks who don't realize they, too, have foreign counterparts: political extremists and religious fundamentalists who fear and hate everyone they fail to understand.
God bless the WORLD, including America!
Obama for President!

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Carmen, Delaware — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:20:14 GMT

I'm just going to call it like I see it-If Obama was white this would not be an issue..Who in their right mind would want to go thru 8 more yrs of Bush's politics. The average american does not make 250k or more a yr so why is it even a question..Obama wants to help the average man...He makes over 250k a yr so he is going to be subjected to those tax increases as well..I have never seen so many stubborn old old fashioned ppl in my life..It is not rocket science.. Sometimes I wish everyone was born with common sense..Anytime you have someone who doesnt even live in America and tehy are goin hard and praying fro a change..you know its official..Palin is a red neck and she knows nothing..if obama would've gone up there talking in incorrect English the media would've been all over that..I am a woman but i dont respect Sarah Palin bc she I can see teh deceitfullness in John Mccain and he does not have young african american women and men at heart and I ned someone who has everyone's best interest at heart.

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rukidding — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:23:01 GMT

Its a world economy today, but still highly dependant on the US. Being #1 (economically) is not a given for the US anymore, but as long as the US is at or near the top we will be disliked,feared,envied hated. Its have/have-not's , old world/new world. It isnt the fault of one President. Obama isnt going to stop the econominc growth of Russia, China, India etc. These countries used to be backwaters not so long ago. We should be flexible in realizing another countries importance , without question (and we do with all the aid we give out) But that same flexibilty of thought would logically dictate that this is not one Presidents mess, and anything else is weak minded Mob mentallity.

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DennisCA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:23:22 GMT

Who cares if the world loves us or not? We as the American people must do what we believe is the right thing to do. Our government needs to 1. protect the American people 2. protect and live by the US Constitution and Bill of Rights 3. Enforce existing laws and 4. set up the right economic conditions so that the American people can earn an honest living and enjoy the benefits of American citizenship. We will know we are doing the right things as long as people keep applying to live here and become citizens.
It will not be working if and when people start moving out of this country to other countries.
Obama is of African, Muslim(and Christian) background.
It is no wonder people from Africa and Muslim countries want to see him elected. But he is running for President of the USA, not President of the African/Muslim world, so why should their opinion be meaningful? The liberal media including MSNBC could not be any more prejudicial than they already are in favor of this man Obama. He has less experience as a CEO than does Sarah Palin, but they keep worshipping at his altar and discrediting her.

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rukidding, syracuse, ny — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:23:32 GMT

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MM, The Netherlands — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:25:34 GMT

Just when I was about to give up on America for yet another day, somebody says something human and rational. Of course he doesn't live in America: thanks to JE in Belgium from a fellow expat American. Although I'm for Obama.

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Craig, Grand Rapids, MI — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:26:22 GMT

This is getting rediculous. The reason every country has a bad impression of the US is because our media & one of our presidential canididates hates the same country that gives the the freedom they enjoy. Should we apologize for all the money we send when ever there is a natural disaster? We the (US) are the most giving and caring people in the world. We don't need to apologize for that. The media would have us believe that we have to give to the countries when there is a natural disaster because it is our fault for destroying the planet. The Demon-crats bash our president, our country for everything. They need to look in the mirror. The congress has a lower rating than the President they so like to bash. Let assume, inccorrectly, that McCain is just like Bush. I would rather have more of the same than "change" like our current congress. And since McCain is nothing like Bush and Palin is more experienced than Obama, and since neither hate my country. In fact I believe they love it, as I do, it makes a very easy decision.

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H. Will, Upstate SC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:27:02 GMT

This is NOT news. Just more pro-Obama slant from anywhere a reporter gets a quote. I have been to Cairo, Egypt, and they are in no position to be giving political opinion to the citizens of the USA. Their roads are in shambles and it takes 2 hours to get from the airport to Giza with noone obeying traffic lights. What a mess! Without aid from the US they would dry up and be covered by the Saraha. Women are treated very badly and without many rights in their Muslim system and this was spoken from a Muslim woman who was my contact.BTW, did you know that a Muslim man can have up to 4 wives, if he can afford them? So don't fall into this BAD Bush - GOOD Obama reference. We have given the Egyptians billions wiyhout ANY visible improvement.

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Lee B, Philadelphia, PA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:27:55 GMT

I guess the over $30 Billion the US has provided since 1979, much of which was supposed to go to humanitarian aid, is not considered to be our "good" side and is certainly not appreciated enough. Egypt is a repressive, totalitarian regime, trying hard to stem the tide of Islamic fascism from the Muslim Brotherhood and other radical groups- the same who assassinated Sadat. To think that the every day lives of the 70 million Egytians will be better due to America's adventures in Iraq, or that the Palestinian Arab-Israeli conflict will have any true effect on their daily lives and plight is fantasy that is constantly peddled to deflect attention away from their own problems. The US certainly does not seem to be getting its moneys worth from all the aid we shower Egypt- certainly not in the UN, or on the porous border with Gaza, allowing tons of weaponry to be smuggled into and under the border there. So if Obama is elected, there will be sudden peace and prosperity and condemnation and renounciation of terrorism in Egype? Allah help us.
Lee B

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Todd S, Los Angeles CA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:28:22 GMT

Feldman and Greg seem to forget even the most recent Egyptian history. In 1979, Anwar Sadat, then the president of Egypt (one of the leading voices of the Arab nations), took an unprecedented, progressive step forward by calling for a peace treaty with Israel. He wasn't some dove-ish intellectual elite, like some would like to paint any person who takes such a course of action; he was a respected military leader, a tough negotiator, and a reformer of sorts. He re-instituted multi-party elections, and became the first Arab leader to set foot in Israel, going so far as to speak in front of their parliament and demand peace and tolerance on BOTH sides of the border.

And then someone killed him for it. His legacy has gone down the tubes in the past 27 years (to the day), but it seems like MSNBC found a few voices still singing his song. In these troubled times in the Middle East, some rational Egyptian ideas might be just what we all need.

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Keith13 — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:29:05 GMT

I say who ever gets in reinstates the Monroe Doctrine.

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R.D. Spaulding, Medfield, MA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:30:33 GMT

I have to agree that our current president has been and still is a disappointment. On the other hand Senator John McCain is not George Bush. With regard to Senator Obama, I do not see or understand why anyone would believe he could help the situation in Egypt or that region of the world. And how lame is it to believe that he would be more empathetic toward Arabs because of his African and Muslim ancestry.

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Nate, Columbia SC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:31:50 GMT

Truth is This the world would rather have Obama than McCain. There is no biased is based on facts which one would try to make the world more peaceful, through multilateral talks, even unilateral talks. In todays world you cannot come to the table with preconditions. How hard is it to just talk you dont have to solve everything overnight. But even talking would be a positive step Obama will do this McCain not so much or in alot of cases not at all.

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J. Arthur — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:32:02 GMT

Yes, Ms Charlene Gubash, lets all vote so that foreigners will be happy. It is all our fault, anyway, isn't it?

Really, it wont make any difference who gets elected.
The Arab / Muslim world will continue to blame us for all their problems. They will also do nothing to make peace with Israel -- except to demand that Jews die or move elsewhere (anything else is known as "pro-Israel" bias).

Look at Islamic societies and ask why they have so many problems. Ask about the hate, violence and discrimination against non-Muslims.

J. Arthur

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Wynn Parrish — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:35:38 GMT

These are our allies, folks. What if these were European statements? Would that make a difference to you McCain supporters? If so, perhaps you need to rethink your position based on something besides basic racism. Do you truly not understand America's place on the world stage?

No more failed policies. The damage done in the past two weeks alone has been tremendous and will effect us for generations to come - IF we survive the fallout. Enough. Enough. McCain can't claim that the economy is strong on the same day that it falls through the roof. We need real leadership for our country and as a representative of us throughout the world.

McCain is a war mongerer who will create more wars. Did you not listen to his first debate? No spending except for wars. Consider yourself warned. For all of those who voted for Bush and will vote for McCain -prepare to send your children and grandchildren to fight in wars over oil. It's all about oil. If you think anyone else, you're sadly mistaken. We need to break free from our dependence - its our only chance.

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Peter H — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:36:38 GMT

The Egyptians want Obama?
I vote for McCain

Obama gets secret foreign Contributions?
I vote for McCain.

Obama bad mouths the USA while in Germany?
I vote for McCain.

Every fact makes it more and more clear. Obama is not for us.

McCain/Palin 2008

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Al, Dover DE — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:38:46 GMT

I'm so tired of always hearing about this is "OUR" election and do not want any other opinions. Yet when we invade a country, the first thing we ask if for assistance from OTHER COUNTRIES. You repul-sican hypocrits need to think and stop judging so quickly. Have you ever thought that there was an option to choose Mccain in this article and NOBODY wanted him? Pull the blinds from over your eyes and realize unless we shapen up we are not going to have any friends at all, and then we will really be in trouble.

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AdamG — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:38:49 GMT

A vote for Obama from the Middle East. I guess they see Obama as someone who will be easier to get over on, and they believe he will take the pressure off. Give them more time to foster and grow more Terrorist organizations and expand the sway of radical Muslim beliefs. MSNBC had proven it's bias towards Obama in the stories they cover and how to cover them. However, in publishing this story I think they have mis-judged how people will translate this information. Americans, think with your own mind for a change. Ask yourself the real question of Why would these Middle Easterner's want Obama to win? Think hard. The answer is not because they simply Like Obama more than McCain. There is far more involved to their reasoning than that.

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Aimee, San Diego, CA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:40:43 GMT

I think it is important to know how other countries view the candidates. Our standing in the world has taken a huge hit under Bush/Cheney, and there is plenty of reason to believe that it will sink further under McCain/Palin.

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Anonymous — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:42:26 GMT

Please respect the views of others. It would be appreciated if this bulletin is not used for irrelevant propaganda. This is a privelege not a right, so please be respectful to each opinion. The incessant attacking of one another is fatuitous and the harsh rhetoric of some makes commenting rebarbative; it does not help anyone. Thank you.

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NLG, Omaha, NE — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:43:01 GMT

As an employee of the Federal government for many years, I have worked closely with members of our military and have seen them come and go to deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. From my perspective, previous posts to this article that are based on the perception that the U.S. is hated around the world because of our involvement in the Middle East are not accurate. I have listened to stories at my work about interactions my coworkers have had with the locals in that part of the world, and overwhelmingly, these interactions are very positive. Many Middle Easterners express gratitude for the U.S. presence over there and the stability we have brought to regions that were cruelly oppressed before we arrived. Many average Europeans also communicate positive feelings for the work the U.S. is doing. I do not know if the American press simply travels in different circles than our uniformed citizens do, but they do not seem inclined to report on the positive experiences I hear most about.
People, please take what you read in the press with a level of skepticism, knowing that the media may not be presenting the whole story. The U.S. is better thought of throughout the world than we are being led to believe.

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Mare, Rocky Hill, NJ — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:43:54 GMT

Okay... and while we're at it, let's ask the Iranians, and Saudis, and al Quaeda members, too. Surely they know what's better for our country than we do.

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Christine Said, Syracuse NY — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:45:07 GMT

The Egyptians interviewed are not a statistically significant representation of the country as a whole. As a Coptic Christian American-Egyptian I find the generalization that Obama might be empathetic to Arabs because of his Muslim and African ancestry horrifying. A distinction between Egyptians who believe themselves to be Arabs and those who don't should be emphazised. Also,I think Muslim Egyptians are just afraid that the US will have a President that doesn't support the Egyptian Government's reign of terror against Egypt's Christian population.

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Zahed — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:46:50 GMT

Is McCain/Palin running for US President or Israel.
We give them 5 billion every year including f-16's and they sell it to china and make money.

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James N, Richmond, Va — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:50:59 GMT

Why don't people realize that we can't consider ourselves the world's policeman, and ignore the voices of the people we police. These people may not be Americans, but I can bet we don't have a chance in hell of finding solutions if the different parties hate each other. There's a good reason for all of you why Israeli-Palestinian relations haven't been great over the past 60 years. How about we get someone in office who's respected by both sides, and maybe we'll have a fighting chance of finding a peace.
And don't say that foreign opinions and policies don't matter in our election. We've used their negative opinions of the U.S. to help rationalize our wars.

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Donald, Milwaukee, WI — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:52:31 GMT

For those of you who think that this election does not permeate beyond our borders, you should vote for the narrow minded and naive McCain/Palin ticket...you know because the Republican logic (or lack there of) worked out so well for us last time. Plus, then we can send Palin to the far reaches of Alaska to keep an eye on Russia for us! The Republican party over the last 8 years has morally and now fiscally bankrupted our reputation around the word. I think one of the many lesson we can learn from Bush is that ignorance is not an excuse or an asset (take the que Palin). OBama/Biden is the only way to begin to rebuild the US - and I say begin because it's going to take a long time before our foreign and fiscal policies are trusted again; not only by the American people, but by the world community as well.

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Kevin, Washington state USA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:56:02 GMT

Even more bias from MSNBC. WHat happened to creditable and fair unbiased reprorting in journalism? I used to have MSN as my home page but have switched due entirely to your continued slanted bias on all things political. I encourage all others who want to think with their own brains to do the same.

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Dar es salaam, Tanzania — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:57:05 GMT

To our dear friends in America,
We feel the same thing here in Tanzania, East Africa. The world is watching! Please vote for CHANGE! Vote for "Baraka" Obama.

Africa 4 Obama

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Eugene Abravanel M.D., Sacramento California — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:59:01 GMT

Is truly unfortunate that most Americans, who have commented in this column, don't have the insight to actually recognize that the rest of the world has perceived us as a bunch of overbearing bullies! I don't much care for the Egyptians or their form of government which is highly dictatorial but come on people taken hint! Bush/McCain are not liked and if McCain happens to win we will be in more wars than you can imagine.

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Richard Keller, Atlanta, GA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:59:23 GMT

I have to address seveal interesting topics brought up on Obama, Mcain, Bush and the 10,000 drop in the market(Obama's fault alone...end of the world..you kidding me?) First of all Obama and Mcain are both presidential candidates who are telling us everying we want to hear in order to swing the votes in their favor. They are listening to their advisors who tell them the majority of this particular group would like to hear this or that, or they feel so and so is an important topic. Once elected either candidate would have to face the gargantuan economic and international mess we are confronted with today. While my preference would be on Obama (I don't think he's the antichrist by the way, and just because you throw the word Hussein in there, it doesn't make it so. Talk about misplaced aggression and prejudice), Mcain would more than likely bend to the Bush school of thought which hasn't gotten us very far. The US has focused too much on other countrys' problems rather than ours and spent trillions on a war whereas that money could have been used to aid the American people/economy. Everything I said doesn't even scratch the surface or go into as much detail as I would like because of space limitations, but the bottom line is we need to get smarter about our budget and our choice of elected officials.

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RV Hamburg, Germany — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:04:26 GMT

Remember the saying, "you get the government you deserve.."? Living outside of the states for the past 8 years has been a real eye opener! We can only blame ourselves for allowing these people to represent who we are! The world doesnt really know us as people! And from what I've seen we're like everyone else in the world. We care about our families, how the bills are gonna get paid and where the food is gonna come from. With one great exception, we've become extremely greedy! Yes, we give $ away to other countries, that appeals to our sense of fair play and it makes us feel good but we allowed ourselves to buy into the gluttony of Wall Street that the Right Wing of the Republican party supported ever since they got a majority in Congress in the 90's and eventually the white house. They became corrupted by the Big Business lobbyists and allowed them to change the rules by which the Capitalist system is run and now it bears the fruit of deceit and corruption! In search of higher profits they took our jobs away and sent them overseas for a cheaper labor force and now the middle class is paying the price and the world also pays when the results are sub standard quality of goods (tainted milk, etc..). I could go on forever about this but the reality is that someone poured sugar into the gas tank of what we call the Capitalist system and a mechanic will say that the engine needs to be torn apart and rebuilt! We need leadership that will convince the public that we need to glean our system to bring it back to being fair and it needs to start with hearts and minds of the American public. The Bush Administration planted fear into our hearts and minds! FEAR IS CORRUPTED FAITH!
Peace is not a thing of weakness, It calls for heroism and action. Day by day you must wrest it from the mouths of liars.
You must stand alone against the multitude, for clamor is always on the side of the many, and the liar has ever the first word.
The meek must be strong.
Stefan Zweig

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Ellie Detroit MI — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:04:46 GMT

How dare the "news" people call this news- it is speculation and opinion and it is an American election- McCain is not Bush. McCain for president

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Donald, Milwaukee, WI — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:08:32 GMT

I have traveled the Middle East extensively and most of the people over there that I've spoken with know more about the world in terms of culture, global politics and economics than the average American; mostly because many of the bad policy decesions made by foreign governments affects them far more than it does the citizens of that foreign government. I would trust that their opinion of the US election probably comes from a more educated place then "Joe Six Pack" or Sarah Palin - at the very least through experience. Maybe if the war was in our backyard more Americans would have sounded the alarm against the war when we first invaded Iraq instead of only when it started to hurt their pocketbook.

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O'Rourke — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:13:00 GMT

People, let's remember that Israel did not own the land until 1946 when Truman--took it away from the Palestinians and gave it to the Jewish people. How would you feel if the gov't took your family's land and gave it to...say...a Mexican family...because Spain owned the land before the USA did. Spain owned most of what became the USA prior to the Mexican/American war. Israel hadn't owned that land since the days of the Roman Empire. WE HAD NO RIGHT TO GIVE AWAY SOMEONE ELSES LAND. The entire mid-east problem is one the USA, Democrat Harry Truman and the UN created.

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Nathan, Wilmington, Delaware — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:17:10 GMT

This article is wildly misleading and inaccurate and I say this as someone who works in Egypt and speaks Arabic. Did this writer ask anyone outside the super educated and the very small Western elite? Most Egyptians barely have any clue about either candidate. Amongst the Westernized elite yes there proabably is a preference for Obama. But amongst the masses the idea that they are pulling for Obama is ridiculous and shows that this author is a novice in Egypt. I am not saying they are rooting against him. They just arent nearly as interested or aware of the upcoming elections as the author claims

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Delroy Calhoun, Minneapolis, MN — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:28:45 GMT

Why does Gov. Palin keep telling us how tolerant she is? Could it be she has a reputation for being intolerant? Sometimes when I hear or read about the Taliban and their intolerance, religious bulling, and ridget adherance to doctrine that promotes ill will and even death to those who believe differently, I can't help thinking of the religious right and how they justify any injustice by a wave of the Bible. Maybe the Govenor and those who would end freedom of choice for the rest of us should start growing beards.
Delhoun
Obama represents hope!

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dee dee, spokane WA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:31:52 GMT

Who really cares what the other countries think? This is our election not theirs. I don't see other countries trying to solve problems. People tend to forget that WE were attacked. This article was a waste of my reading since it is clearly an OBAMA article. Now about a McCain article to be FAIR.

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

Wake up America, Murrieta, Ca — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:33:05 GMT

I don't care who the middle east would like to be president in the US, I don't vote for their leader. And of course they would want someone who would be sympathetic to them and their cause. We don't 'NEED' Obama, a man who sympathizes with the Muslim nation and would like nothing better than a one world government, and the demise of the US. I live in a sovereign nation, founded upon the principals of the bible, governed by the Constitution. Yes, this country needs change, but not through a man who won't tell the truth about his past, (Obama), find out where his roots really come from. Do you want a man in the white house who loves the Muslim religion more than loyalty to the country he wants to run? And with only 143 days experience in politics (look it up). McCain isn't any better by the way. There are other parties out there who have men that believe in the sovereignty of our country and the law of our Constitution, why not check them out. And why is it, that when the world has a problem they want the US to fix it, and when we try, they scream and complain about the way we tried. It sounds harsh but my suggestion is, fix it yourself. I really wish people would educate themselves politically. Search out the truth, read, don't just believe the disgusting bias news reporting that the liberal media wants to cram down our throats.

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

Gregory Jones, Knoxville, TN — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:37:08 GMT

The moment America puts Egypt's concerns ahead of our own, we are doomed. This piece was so openly biased and shortsighted it would not have earned a C in an undergraduate journalism class. Wow.

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

M. Seattle — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:41:21 GMT

The evangelicals voted-in Bush and Co. twice.

I think they should have the finger pointed at them for the state affairs both here and abroad.

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

ldb, colorado — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:46:33 GMT

Yes, well I agree with most of the world. If McCain wins... we are screwed... However it's a possibility I am not willing to contemplate because my daughter deserves better so I will do everything that I can to help Senator Obama become our next president.
Our country is at a sort of live or die crossroads... I don't think america would survive with McCain/Palin in charge.

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

Jake L, Orlando, FL — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:57:16 GMT

Geesh, they interview a few Egyptians and all the conservatives freak out. Look, this is just to gauge what others think, nothing nefarious. BTW, we have an ENORMOUS impact on the daily lives of middle east citizens. We have for years supported Mubarak in Egypt and his efforts to crack down on democratic movements. We overthrew elected leaders in Iran, we support corrupt governments in Saudi Arabia who stab us in the back. Not to mention we've invaded to nations in the region (well, Afghanistan isn't the Middle East, but does have ties). I actually supported regime change in Iraq, but we have carried out everything arrogantly and haphazardly. I don't know why conservatives are so hostile to the rest of the world. They even get offended at them offering opinions...

And, Dee, in case you couldn't tell, it seemed clear that Navy Ball Cap was being sarcastic...

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

Joaquin Solorzano — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:03:21 GMT

If Obama was president instead of George W, would Sadam Hussein have been judged and executed by his own people and democracy or would he still be in power giving out executive orders to round up innocent people to kill them to instill fear? If Obama becomes president in November, would he pull our troops out of Iraq before his term is up even if the US and Iraqi commanders on the ground say that pulling out would hand the country to terrorists? Thank God Obama wasn't president and let's hope, pray and vote that he doesn't become president.

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

america justice va beach, va — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:08:19 GMT

AMERICA WAKE UP!!! It is disturbing to me to hear some of the comments that have been made about Obama's true patriotism to America and how he really has a “secret plan to take over the world”. If that’s his plan, what the heck do you call Bushes and his puppet McCains plan? First off, stop watching soo much cartoons and Sci-Fi and listening to conspiracy theories. He’s Black GET OVER IT. Bush and McCain are white and look what they have done to us in our own country….You sound paranoid and is obviously in cahoots with the Bush/McClain/Evil Republican party who REALLY inspire to (what McCain said in the first Pres debate) become world dictators stripping people of their rights, hopes, dreams, and well to live. WELL LISTEN UP YOU HUMAN/WORLD PEACE HATERS.... Whether you like it or not, this is bigger than you or anybody else. This is GOD'S Plan to bring peace to all nations especially the one that caused a lot of this AMERICA. This historic election should further tell you that our GOD is a forgiving GOD. You think we have been having a lot of bad natural disasters later, let McCain get elected and see the disasters that will be inflect on the world. GOD send a message thru Moses and said LET MY PEOPLE GO. We all know what happened when Pharaoh refused. We cannot let that happen in our lifetimes or any other. You McCain supports that keep making the suggesting that Obama really wants to destroy America because of the foreign leaders he's meet (I think that is called gaining Foreign Policy experience correct?) think about the fact that he has two beautiful daughters. Do you really think he inspires to destroy their futures too?

Get over it devils, GOD has heard and seen our pain long enough so Jesus has spared our lives for us again by delivering the whole word new hope and compassion for one another regardless of race, gender, or political beliefs. And, for you people who have been blind in the thought that America is the best country in the world we are we just need to fix our system. We will accept you into our arms when you are ready because again we are a GOD loving people and you too shall be forgiven and loved. It seems like anytime we get close to having someone among us to heal the world of all of its hate someone conspires to rip our dreams apart (i.e MLK/JFK and soo many others that we don’t know about) then we have to start all over again meanwhile suffering. You are the ones that should be locked up. You are the real THUGS (just look at WALL STREET and the Bush/McCain administration. Don’t worry, us 95% America has news for you. This time it will not happen and yes we still love you.

Barack we love you and we know you are the calling from Jesus and our LORD.

See the rest of the 95% on Nov. 4.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND THE WORLD

America Justice/P.I

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

J. Turner, Newcastle, Australia — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:36:23 GMT

Its not just the Eygptians who think that the American Government are warmongers. That's the general opinion of most countries, including Australia. Personally, I perfer Obama. He seems to have his head screwed on right and not full of WAR WAR and more WAR. We take an interest in your politics, as it DOES affect other countries. If some of you are going to be douche bags about it, maybe you should try living in our shoes and see what we have to deal with because of YOUR governments illegal/stupid actions.

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

robert morrison, new york, ny — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:15:15 GMT

When foreign countries offer their advice on American elections they do it only for self-serving motives. Whether it is communist Chavez or the non-democratic Middle East they will select the candidate they see as the weakest and support his election. The Bush legacy is a poor one and it is easy to associate John McCain because of party affiliation. The desire for change is healthy but lack of substance is destructive. We must remember that we are a country at war and the selection of a president must be seen in Macchiavellian terms not emotions. Who will the enemy fear? Of whom can they take advantage? Our democracy is at stake. We must not listen to those who despise our freedoms, our rights, and our divergent beliefs. The right to vote freely is sacred and we should not be intimidated or listen to foreigners who do not have this right or to the press who would inflate stories to pander their point of view.

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

Paying Attention, Orlando, FL — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:54:01 GMT

Wow, it's incredible how many people slam Obama and figure "the end is neigh" if he's elected into office. Here's one glaring reality you folks seem to be missing... If you don't like the job your president is doing, move to impeach him. And people want to blame the Clinton administration? Let's be real with it: 1. We had better world relations. 2. Our economy was practically in surplus. 3. The US prospered. What do we have now? That bailout is the big F-U by this administration that's on it's way out.

Here's some food for thought: If we weren't dumping close to 10 billion a month in the war effort, would we be in this financial mess? People scream "protect our country", let's start doing that by bringing troops home and fortifying our borders. And again, let's be serious here... McCain has about a 1 in 3 chance of kicking the bucket before his first term is over, which would put the Stepford wife known as Palin in charge (c'mon, she didn't even have a clue as to what the Bush initiative was). I'd be more understanding if the Republicans had a better VP pick, rather than it looking like she was picked out of desperation. If that even sounds remotely like a good idea, then something is really wrong and you need to do some research. At this point, we should be begging for some change to be brought about... Stop acting like sheep and open your eyes! Haven't these past 8 years shown you anything?

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

Vikramjit Singh, New Delhi , India — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:17:12 GMT

Americans are basically ignorant and carry a superiority complex . Words like "sole superpower" , "free world" , "third world" which border on steretyping the whole world are basically part of hte american pscyhe.

In addition american schooling leaves most if not all americans unable to understand culture differences or even relate to them.

Therefore I think someone who is somewhat multicultural like Obama is anyday a better hope than Mr Moron Bush.

and I am someone who has lived both in the US and outside it for years..so I know what I am saying.

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

Maritzah - Australia — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:01:59 GMT

I can't believe the comments (attitudes) coming from Reps here. You can't help but notice that Dems comments are more intelligent and worldly. I believe that many Americans due to censorship of their media (they are 28th on 'Freedom of press' world list) and also the fact that 90% of Americans have never been outside of US have given them a confused view of the rest of world...an US verse THEM mentality.

There are many other Western nations besides the US
who are also rich, highly educated and enjoy a higher standard of living than most middleclass Americans. We do not and never have looked up to America as the 'Guardian of the gate'...We have always been FREE Democratic countries long before America became militarily powerful...we do share democratic values with US but only as equals.

The original role of US in Israel/Palestine conflict was as a 'Mediator' that was all...as we all know it got complicated as US clearly showed they backed Israel's which gave the other side no room to negotiate...They turned a blind eye to Israel's aggressive tactics. US is not the country to mediate because there is an obvious conflict of interest.

The illegal invasion of Iraq justified by lies to their Allies (weapons of mass destruction)and now thanks to our free press we know that it is all about oil.
I do believe that Iran, North Korea's nuclear plans should be contained but not by the US alone...rather a world treaty that applies to every nation.

Contrary to what most Americans think you do not send 'billions' in aid overseas...it's more like 'millions' just as every other Western nation sends 'millions'

Once a nuclear world treaty is signed...America should withdraw from conflicts and stop meddling in other countries..let them solve their own problems...in most cases it is Civil War.

They should stay right out of Europe..the Georgia conflict should be dealt with by Nato. Come now we are talking about VERY OLD grown-up countries that are experienced in how to deal with their own problems...They do not have to be led by US.
Let America look after it's own backyard for a change...Healthcare, Education, low taxes and just enjoy the benefits of globalization in terms of rebuilding your economy so every american can share in the rewards...It's a beautiful country with lovely people!

The world wants PEACE and they are certainly not interfering in US Politics by showing an interest in your election...Our world is BIG and we all like to know what's going on in it and to share and solve the problems together as we affects us all.

Barack Obama is a 'Born Leader and by divine timing he's the man capable of leading you into your bright future with respect and dignity restored without fear.

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

Nate, Columbia, MO — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:38:25 GMT

I would like to address a series of extremely ignorant misconceptions that seem to be floating about here. It is absolutely not true that the Arab countries have done nothing to curtail the violence; in fact, on the contrary, they themselves have been a large part of the reduction of violence in the region (and yes, there has been a substantial decrease in ME violence in recent years, minus the Iraq War). As for regional leadership, Egypt has taken an extremely hardline stance against fundamentalism; not only was Egypt the first country to recognize Israel's legitimacy and sovereignty, the Egyptian government has actually outlawed any political party with strong religious ties (Muslim Brotherhood, for example). To say that the region is doing nothing to help itself is downright ignorant; is the US compounding the problem? Absolutely. Our presence in the ME is now being viewed with the same hostility as the creation of Israel had been. We are not here to police the world; we are here to help the global community of which we are a part - a fact we seem to have forgotten long ago.

Egyptians looking for 'good side' of America

Sara R, Germany — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:41:12 GMT

I used to live in Egypt and I would always hear Bush-bashing from the Egyptians.

G Feldman from New York, you are right that they are taking billions in US Aid, but they also blaim the US gov't for their corrupt gov't saying that we do nothing to try and help them with getting Mubarak out of office.