Arabs feel the love from Obama
They still hate America, but in the Arab world they feel the personal love from America's President Barack Hussein Obama (Hat Tip: Memeorandum). Ipsos said its poll, conducted in March, involved 7,000 adults in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan.It should perhaps be noted that Egypt is the third largest recipient of American foreign aid after Iraq and Israel. I guess you're getting real value for your tax dollars there.
Of those surveyed, 33% had a favorable view of the United States, 43% had a negative view, 14% were neutral and 10% said they did not know, Ipsos said.
In contrast, Obama received favorable ratings averaging 48% in the region as a whole. Approval ran as high as 58% in Jordan and was lowest among Egyptians, who gave Obama favorable ratings of 35%, Ipsos said.
Only 22% of Egyptians expressed a favorable view of the United States, the lowest of the six countries surveyed.
Region-wide, only one in 10 residents thought Obama would have a negative effect on their country, the poll showed.
But look at the bright side: So long as Obama is in office, when the next 9/11 happens (God forbid), we don't have to worry about them targeting the White House.
What could go wrong?
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 5:27 PM
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They do - they think they have a President now who can take care of Israel for them.
That's why Obama is a bigger draw for Arabs than America.
Hopenchange, indeed.
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