Who WE vote for tends not to depend on much. People who have done election research will tell you that in Western 'democratic' countries, elections can be won or lost based on weather. Most Americans are less informed and have less justification for their political stances than you give them credit for.

Regardless, I was not saying his foreign policy experience and expertise depends upon public opinion, as we all know McCain has zero to no foreign policy experience and yet is viewed as an old pro based on being a POW (can someone please tell me how that makes sense?). I was simply saying that yes, foreign opinion does matter in the selection of the next US president because transatlantic relations matter. If we keep disillusioning our allies, they will cease to be our allies. Tell me if wanting to maintain a strong relationship with Europe is 'anti-American'.

This from a guy who is not a fan of NATO or the UN -- I think our relationship needs to be strong, but not entangling as Mr. Washington made clear. Knowing what the people in those countries think is obviously important for this, but no one is making the case for it to be the ONLY factor in the way in which you vote. The polls are no more of a waste of time than any other polls taken at this point in the race, from anywhere in the world. Knowledge is valuable.

Being pro-US means voting for what is best for the country. A continuation of the policies of the past eight years and a continuing alienation of our closest allies is pretty much as anti-American as you can get, regardless of the specious flag-waving.