Originally Posted By: King Brown
....There's nothing vague about his social and overseas actions changing the world's perception of the US from pariah to positive force in the world.

My response was intended to show hope and change weren't empty words---hope being the expectation of something better. America's reputation and influence is seen more positively by the world as a result of his stewardship....

How, in rough terms, are you able to assess these perceptions?

Wouldn't an objective look at international affairs say that the russians and chinese are the main characters who've upped their reputation and influence in the world? There are are smaller players who have emerged from literally nowhere to assert influence and their own brand of reputation such as the iranians and isis.

Who, anywhere in the world, sees the US as a more 'positive force' due to the policy and influence of bo. Does just having an anti war mantra from reliable followers, automatically mean foreign policy success? Has bo's antiwar successes lead to international improvements in womens rights, climate change, maybe unionization?

We're not stuck on empty, are we?