The International Herald Tribune has done some polling overseas and claims that the "world" wants Kerry, and the margin isn't even close. Terrified that their free ride from the US is over because of Bush, the world understandably seems to prefer a US president who will defer to them, while paying for their security. 

Bush won't do that.  Treating them as responsible partners with serious responsibilities is unnerving these countries, especially our so—called allies.  So be it. The post—downfall of the Soviet Union, post 9/11 realignment continues.  To reiterate Bush:  If you're not with us, you're with the terrorists. 

Ethel C. Fenig  9 7 04