Ouch! This country replaces U.S. as country with the best image

[signalmankenneth]

Yeah, and it's the Trump effect too! So much for MAGA???

Germany has replaced the United States as the country with the best "brand image," according to a new study of 50 countries released Thursday.

The Nation Brands Index (NBI) survey by German-based market research firm GfK and the British political consultant Simon Anholt measured public opinion around the world on "the power and quality of each country's 'brand image.'"

Germany moved up to first place after coming in second in 2016. The U.S. dropped from top to sixth, with France, Britain, Canada and Japan taking spots two to five.

The study calculated the final NBI score by researching how well people viewed a country across six categories: Its people, governance, exports, tourism, investment and immigration and culture and heritage.

The land of sausages, Angela Merkel and "Made in Germany" was in the top five for all but one category. Only in "tourism" did Germany fall outside the top five, coming in tenth.

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel welcomed the results, saying: "Germany's image no longer rests on our economic strength. People think we're capable of much in the world."

'The Trump effect'

Foreigners' views of the US worsened considerably compared to 2016, particularly in the category "governance," where it slipped from spot 19 to spot 23.

The "Trump effect" explains the fall, according to Anholt.

"The loss of the U.S.'s image in the governance category is indicative of the Trump effect, which was triggered by President Trump's policies and his 'America First' message," he said.

Americans themselves nevertheless viewed their country more positively than in 2016.

France back, Britain steady

France went up three spots after coming in fifth in 2016 thanks to better scores in "governance" and "investment and immigration."

The land of fine wine, Balzac and Voltaire came in number one for "culture."

Britain stayed steady at spot 3, despite fears the country's exit from the European Union (EU) would damage the country's international image.

MSN

[Phantasmal]

Yeah, and it's the Trump effect too! So much for MAGA???

Germany has replaced the United States as the country with the best "brand image," according to a new study of 50 countries released Thursday.

The Nation Brands Index (NBI) survey by German-based market research firm GfK and the British political consultant Simon Anholt measured public opinion around the world on "the power and quality of each country's 'brand image.'"

Germany moved up to first place after coming in second in 2016. The U.S. dropped from top to sixth, with France, Britain, Canada and Japan taking spots two to five.

The study calculated the final NBI score by researching how well people viewed a country across six categories: Its people, governance, exports, tourism, investment and immigration and culture and heritage.

The land of sausages, Angela Merkel and "Made in Germany" was in the top five for all but one category. Only in "tourism" did Germany fall outside the top five, coming in tenth.

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel welcomed the results, saying: "Germany's image no longer rests on our economic strength. People think we're capable of much in the world."

'The Trump effect'

Foreigners' views of the US worsened considerably compared to 2016, particularly in the category "governance," where it slipped from spot 19 to spot 23.

The "Trump effect" explains the fall, according to Anholt.

"The loss of the U.S.'s image in the governance category is indicative of the Trump effect, which was triggered by President Trump's policies and his 'America First' message," he said.

Americans themselves nevertheless viewed their country more positively than in 2016.

France back, Britain steady

France went up three spots after coming in fifth in 2016 thanks to better scores in "governance" and "investment and immigration."

The land of fine wine, Balzac and Voltaire came in number one for "culture."

Britain stayed steady at spot 3, despite fears the country's exit from the European Union (EU) would damage the country's international image.

MSN

Sad

[anatta]

"The loss of the U.S.'s image in the governance category is indicative of the Trump effect, which was triggered by President Trump's policies and his 'America First' message," he said.

Americans themselves nevertheless viewed their country more positively than in 2016.

[blackascoal]

Trump is not interested in anybody's image but his own. He's a buffoon with nuclear weapons .. a thought that I'm sure has crossed the minds of our allies.

Remember this?

Donald Trump 'shared highly classified information with Russian officials'

Trump shared intelligence connected to a threat from Isis, reports say
Russian foreign minister and ambassador visited White House last week
Trump: I shared information with Russia and had ‘absolute right’ to do so
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...e-house-report

That sent shockwaves throughout the world that Americans never heard.

There is a real question here .. HOW DID AMERICA LET THIS HAPPEN?

[Cypress]

Germany moved up to first place after coming in second in 2016. The U.S. dropped from top to sixth, with France, Britain, Canada and Japan taking spots two to five.

The study calculated the final NBI score by researching how well people viewed a country across six categories: Its people, governance, exports, tourism, investment and immigration and culture and heritage.

The rightwing of America is like the angry old man who yells at kids to stay off his lawn, rarely takes showers, wears wife beater shirts, drinks to much, and treats his body like a garbage dump.

Nobody likes him, but he does not care.

I don't think the rightwing cares about reputation. I mean, when you think about it, the rightwing did not care one bit that their hero George Dumbya Bush trashed our nation's once great reputation.

[anatta]

TRemember this?

Donald Trump 'shared highly classified information with Russian officials'

Trump shared intelligence connected to a threat from Isis, reports say
Russian foreign minister and ambassador visited White House last week
Trump: I shared information with Russia and had ‘absolute right’ to do so
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...e-house-report

That sent shockwaves throughout the world that Americans never heard.

There is a real question here .. HOW DID AMERICA LET THIS HAPPEN?

The allegation is that Trump shared some information about laptops on planes which potentially put a source at risk and was given to the US by an ally who did not give consent for it to be shared with Russia.
However, the original report did not suggest Trump had discussed sources and methods.


1.David Kochel, Jeb Bush’s leading strategist

2.✔ @MarkWarner:

"If true, this is a slap in the face to the intel community. Risking sources & methods (no) is inexcusable, particularly with the Russians."

3.Republican senator Bob Corker, chair of the Senate foreign relations committee, warned Trump’s White House
++

During President Trump’s meeting with Foreign Minister Lavrov, a broad range of subjects were discussed, among which were common efforts and threats regarding counter-terrorism,” Rex Tillerson, the secretary of state, said.

“During that exchange, the nature of specific threats were discussed, but they did not discuss sources, methods or military operations.”

HR McMaster, Trump’s national security adviser, said the president and Russian foreign minister “reviewed common threats from terrorist organisations to include threats to aviation.”

“At no time were any intelligence sources or methods discussed and no military operations were disclosed that were not already known publicly,” McMaster said in a statement.

[Cancel 2020.1]

The rightwing of America is like the angry old man who yells at kids to stay off his lawn, rarely takes showers, wears wife beater shirts, drinks to much, and treats his body like a garbage dump.

Nobody likes him, but he does not care.

We've had a lot of terrible analogies on this board over the years - it's important to celebrate the good ones.

That is perfect.

[BRUTALITOPS]

who cares about what cucks think of other cucks? that's loser thinking.

[BRUTALITOPS]

"The loss of the U.S.'s image in the governance category is indicative of the Trump effect, which was triggered by President Trump's policies and his 'America First' message," he said.

Americans themselves nevertheless viewed their country more positively than in 2016.

loser countries are mad we aren't bending over anymore.

[domer76]

The allegation is that Trump shared some information about laptops on planes which potentially put a source at risk and was given to the US by an ally who did not give consent for it to be shared with Russia.
However, the original report did not suggest Trump had discussed sources and methods.


1.David Kochel, Jeb Bush’s leading strategist

2.✔ @MarkWarner:

"If true, this is a slap in the face to the intel community. Risking sources & methods (no) is inexcusable, particularly with the Russians."

3.Republican senator Bob Corker, chair of the Senate foreign relations committee, warned Trump’s White House
++

During President Trump’s meeting with Foreign Minister Lavrov, a broad range of subjects were discussed, among which were common efforts and threats regarding counter-terrorism,” Rex Tillerson, the secretary of state, said.

“During that exchange, the nature of specific threats were discussed, but they did not discuss sources, methods or military operations.”

HR McMaster, Trump’s national security adviser, said the president and Russian foreign minister “reviewed common threats from terrorist organisations to include threats to aviation.”

“At no time were any intelligence sources or methods discussed and no military operations were disclosed that were not already known publicly,” McMaster said in a statement.

He provided enough details to allow the Russians to identify the sources.

[ThatOwlWoman]

"The loss of the U.S.'s image in the governance category is indicative of the Trump effect, which was triggered by President Trump's policies and his 'America First' message," he said.
Americans themselves nevertheless viewed their country more positively than in 2016.

That and a dollar might get you a McDonald's meal.

Whether we like it or not, we share the globe with other countries. Our economies are intricately entwined. We might like to think of ourselves as SuperIndividualistsWithAReallyBigMilitary but we are dependent on the goodwill of other nations for our very livelihoods. We ignore this at our peril.

[Thumper]

I seem to remember very similar things being said a year or so after Obama entered office.

Yeah there are many things we can inprove upon. But seriously. Germans saying Germany is better?

[PraiseKek]

Yeah, and it's the Trump effect too! So much for MAGA???

Germany has replaced the United States as the country with the best "brand image," according to a new study of 50 countries released Thursday.

The Nation Brands Index (NBI) survey by German-based market research firm GfK and the British political consultant Simon Anholt measured public opinion around the world on "the power and quality of each country's 'brand image.'"

Germany moved up to first place after coming in second in 2016. The U.S. dropped from top to sixth, with France, Britain, Canada and Japan taking spots two to five.

The study calculated the final NBI score by researching how well people viewed a country across six categories: Its people, governance, exports, tourism, investment and immigration and culture and heritage.

The land of sausages, Angela Merkel and "Made in Germany" was in the top five for all but one category. Only in "tourism" did Germany fall outside the top five, coming in tenth.

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel welcomed the results, saying: "Germany's image no longer rests on our economic strength. People think we're capable of much in the world."

'The Trump effect'

Foreigners' views of the US worsened considerably compared to 2016, particularly in the category "governance," where it slipped from spot 19 to spot 23.

The "Trump effect" explains the fall, according to Anholt.

"The loss of the U.S.'s image in the governance category is indicative of the Trump effect, which was triggered by President Trump's policies and his 'America First' message," he said.

Americans themselves nevertheless viewed their country more positively than in 2016.

France back, Britain steady

France went up three spots after coming in fifth in 2016 thanks to better scores in "governance" and "investment and immigration."

The land of fine wine, Balzac and Voltaire came in number one for "culture."

Britain stayed steady at spot 3, despite fears the country's exit from the European Union (EU) would damage the country's international image.

MSN

Ya I know I love when thousands of my women get gang raped by Muslims in public in a single night, go Merkel.