The Iraq war has undermined his relationship with allies in Europe.

And many here are offended by his unilateralist approach - carried out
with a perceived cowboy swagger, and compounded by an overt
religiosity out of synch with Europe's secular politics.

Spills over to Americans in general

There are even signs that unhappiness with Bush's policies and persona
is spilling over into hostility toward Americans in general.

A BBC World Service opinion poll released on Wednesday indicated that
majorities in seven important countries thought less of Americans
because of Bush - led by Turkey with 72%, France 65%, Brazil 59% and
Germany 56%.

But mixed signals have been perceived from Bush's new team, too.

Across Europe, many vented their anxieties through Bush bashing.

A commentator in Croatia's Novi List daily quipped that as Bush was
sworn in with the words "So help me God," the world might do well to
"look up at the sky and say: 'God help us."'


http://www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0,,2-10-1462_1650285,00.html

New Bush term sparks anxiety

21/01/2005

London -

As George W Bush kicks off his second term as United States president,
many around the world are nervous about the intentions of a leader
they regard as cocky, shallow and dangerous.

When he says world peace is best promoted by "the expansion of freedom
in all the world," the critics wonder:

Will he now set his sights on Iran?

Will he widen the rift with Europe?

Or will he become more conciliatory, seeking to secure a legacy the
world will ultimately respect?

_____________________________________________________

Strike that last one. Ain't no way.

Harry

A commentator in Croatia's Novi List daily quipped that as Bush was
sworn in with the words "So help me God," the world might do well to
"look up at the sky and say: 'God help us."'

The Iraq war has undermined his relationship with allies in Europe.

And many here are offended by his unilateralist approach - carried out
with a perceived cowboy swagger, and compounded by an overt
religiosity out of synch with Europe's secular politics.

Spills over to Americans in general

There are even signs that unhappiness with Bush's policies and persona
is spilling over into hostility toward Americans in general.

A BBC World Service opinion poll released on Wednesday indicated that
majorities in seven important countries thought less of Americans
because of Bush - led by Turkey with 72%, France 65%, Brazil 59% and
Germany 56%.

But mixed signals have been perceived from Bush's new team, too.

Across Europe, many vented their anxieties through Bush bashing.

A commentator in Croatia's Novi List daily quipped that as Bush was
sworn in with the words "So help me God," the world might do well to
"look up at the sky and say: 'God help us."'


http://www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0,,2-10-1462_1650285,00.html

New Bush term sparks anxiety

21/01/2005

London -

As George W Bush kicks off his second term as United States president,
many around the world are nervous about the intentions of a leader
they regard as cocky, shallow and dangerous.

When he says world peace is best promoted by "the expansion of freedom
in all the world," the critics wonder:

Will he now set his sights on Iran?

Will he widen the rift with Europe?

Or will he become more conciliatory, seeking to secure a legacy the
world will ultimately respect?

_____________________________________________________

Strike that last one. Ain't no way.

Harry

A commentator in Croatia's Novi List daily quipped that as Bush was
sworn in with the words "So help me God," the world might do well to
"look up at the sky and say: 'God help us."'