"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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I heard the poll numbers were in the low 30s... 32, 33. Worst in 25 years.
Bad news for the US, since it's even worse overseas.

I saw an article about a year ago in the SF Chronicle, written by a liberal
no less, that presented a sound case as to why overseas opinion had
virtually no impact on anything. Our trade relations continue with those
countries that hate us, the same as they do when those countries don't hate
us so vehemently. Same with investment activity and banking. And those
same countries are buying our military materiel and fighter jets, just like
before. Opinion is inconsequential, according to the writer. I found the
piece refreshing, coming from a liberal columnist in the Chron.

So when Oz and Donal rip on the US, ignore 'em. g

Such opinion here at home, however, probably has a profound effect. I'm
going on record today predicting that the GOP is going to lose majorities in
both houses of Congress this fall. It would serve W right, the idiot.

Max