American Flag on the coast of Ireland
American Flag on the coast of France
The United States is no longer isolated from the rest of the world. Our economy, our information, our technology - and so much more - are entwined with the rest of the world. We are citizens on one globe. We travel widely and we have never felt like "ugly Americans". We have been welcomed and even thanked by people in other countries. I remember listening to the representative of the French government share appreciation and seeing that Ireland has a deep bond with us.
However, often we were asked about the actions of George W. Bush and if the American people embraced the thinking of Dick Cheney. I have heard people wonder if Donald Trump represents the United States. We have also heard how much the people of Europe like Barack Obama.
They know what is going on in the United States. In the evening, listening to the foreign news, you know what they think about people in America.
While I do not think we should vote to keep the world liking us, I do think we must remember that we are not alone nor the only valuable nation on earth.
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