How Poles see USA and more

[tufta]

A plurality of Poles (46%) find it desirable that the United States exert strong leadership in world affairs. This is a slight increase from 2009 figures but still remains below the EU average of 55%.
At 58%, Poland has the lowest approval rating among EU respondents for the way Obama is handling international policies.

Polish – EU Relations
70% support the EU exerting strong leadership in world affairs. 75% believe that Poland’s membership in the European Union has been a good thing for Poland’s economy.
32% believe that the euro would be a good thing for Poland’s economy, well below the EU average of 38%.

The Economy
There were mixed reviews on the United States exerting strong leadership in world economic affairs, with 45% stating that it was desirable and 41% believing the opposite. 70% believe that it is desirable that the European Union be a strong leader in this field.
At 54%, Poland’s approval rating for how Obama is handling international economic policies is the lowest in Europe (EU average is 72%).


Afghanistan
With 61%, Poland has the highest percentage among EU respondents (almost 20 points above the EU average) that disapproves of the way Obama is handling stabilizing Afghanistan. 71% are pessimistic about the prospects of stabilizing Afghanistan (up from 56% in 2009).
When given the options of keeping troops in place as long as it takes to stabilize Afghanistan, withdrawing troops in 2011 if conditions permit, or withdrawing troops immediately, 45%, among the highest percentage in the EU countries surveyed, said that Poland should begin to withdraw troops immediately.

New Powers
Poland is the most skeptical country surveyed regarding the role of China in five years time, with 48% saying that China is unlikely to exert strong leadership in the future. 59% believe that, in economic terms, China represents a threat rather than an opportunity. Poland, with 44%, has the highest percentage of EU respondentswho believe that China is a military threat.
Poland is also the most skeptical country among EU respondents regarding the role of India in five years time with 72% saying that India is unlikely to exert strong leadership in the future. 42% have a favorable view of India.


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[tufta]

I am surprised noone, not even Mike the Republican, have commented this thread

[uncltim]

Why Tufta, I am suprised at you! Lightly trolling for Americans? HAHA!

I have little interest in such polling or other various feedback machinations. I am a simple man with a fairly straight forward approach to life. The things I value most are personal relationships regardless of the political or social agendas that others wish to inject into my life. I am sure Poland will negotiate for the best return for its loyalties, It's the smart thing to do.

Economically, I'm not suprised that the EU approves of the current administration. The EU was created to directly compete with the US on many fronts. I look forward to the day when the US taxpayer can stop funding other peoples peace and security. The sooner the EU takes this over the better. I will however relish bashing their every move in the media and on the internet.

Afghanistan. Only a fool believes that a reasonable outcome will ever occur there. My opinion is that Afghanistan is a problem that needs to be neutralized from time to time. That being said, I also have great respect for the fiercely independent Afghans who fight to maintain their culture and way of life. They are to be emulated. American men have learned much from them.

India and China have relatively fragile economies that exist at the whim of the American consumer. Both countries have serious social issues that could be their undoing at any time. I guess we'll see. In general, neither country is particularly agressive by nature. I think a few proxy wars are likely in the future. (especially in Africa)

[tufta]

Sept 16, 2010 23:27:00 GMT 1 uncltim said:

Why Tufta, I am suprised at you! Lightly trolling for Americans? HAHA!

Uncletim I am glad you have noticed that my trolling was LIGHT. And thanks for speaking up. The internet exchange I respect the most when I am able to find some likeable link with people living TOTALLY ELSEWHERE, irrespective if I agree with them or I don't. I have found that link while corresponding with you.