The Fundamental Issue of our Age: Individualism vs Collectivism

Friday, February 29, 2008

A collection of European opinions on the US presidential race included a number of gems, such as:


In France, the center-left Libération says the new leader of the French Socialist Party should be someone with Obama's profile: "The French Left seeks a charismatic leader, age 46, of mixed race, to deliver a message of hope and unity. At a time when American Democrats are discovering their new hero, it would be a good time for the Socialist Party and their friends to find a Barack Obama to end their internal quarrels."

There were several in this vein, which is as creepy as the UN is incompetent:
An editorial in the Brussels-based, center-right De Standaard articulates a view shared by many Europeans: "American presidential elections are not 'home affairs'. American decisions have repercussions all over the globe…. Hence, the world should be given the right to vote."


latest installment of photoshop-politics:
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton in Reds poster

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