US Popularity Sagging in the World
Kevin Drum of The Washington Monthly has a table on US popularity around the world. In 1999/2000, 75% of Indonesia had a favorable opinion of the US. In 2006, only 30% have a favorable opinion. Ouch.
So far, people are still buying American goods though obviously we are buying far more of the world's goods than the world is buying our goods, hence the trade imbalance.
But think of it. For years, our number one export has been military technology. If we get any more unpopular, how much do we really want to sell military stuff to people who don't like us?
And our number two export is entertainment: our movies, music and books, etc. Should Republicans keep bad-mouthing Hollywood? Given our poor balance of payments, shouldn't they be helping and praising Hollywood?
So far, people are still buying American goods though obviously we are buying far more of the world's goods than the world is buying our goods, hence the trade imbalance.
But think of it. For years, our number one export has been military technology. If we get any more unpopular, how much do we really want to sell military stuff to people who don't like us?
And our number two export is entertainment: our movies, music and books, etc. Should Republicans keep bad-mouthing Hollywood? Given our poor balance of payments, shouldn't they be helping and praising Hollywood?
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