The Rest of the World's Comments on US's Elections

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<p>"MADRID, Spain (AP) – The seismic shift that midterm elections brought to Washington’s political landscape was welcomed by many Wednesday in a world sharply opposed to the war in Iraq and outraged over the harsh methods the Bush administration has employed in fighting terrorism.</p>

<p>From Paris to Pakistan, politicians, analysts and ordinary citizens said they hoped the Democratic takeover of the House of Representatives would force President Bush to adopt a more conciliatory approach to the globe’s laundry list of crises, and teach a president many see as a “cowboy” a lesson in humility.</p>

<p>But some also expressed fears that a split in power and a lame-duck president might stall global trade talks and weaken much-needed American influence…</p>

<p>On Iraq, some feared that Democrats will force a too-rapid retreat, leaving that country and the region in chaos. Others said they doubted the turnover in Congressional power would have a dramatic impact on Iraq policy any time soon…"</p>

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<p>“cowboy” --code for “Yankee”</p>

<p>as in, “Yankee go home!”</p>

<p>or, “Yankee bastards!”</p>

<p>or, “Ugly American” </p>

<p>…yippyki aye, Wahoo</p>

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<p>“Ugly American”? If the shoe fits…</p>

<p>Although I think most of the world uses “cowboy” in this sense to mean:

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4. a reckless or irresponsible person, esp. a show-off or one who undertakes a dangerous or sensitive task heedlessly: They put foreign policy in the hands of cowboys.<a href=“Random%20House%20Unabridged,%202006”>/quote</a></p>

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<p>Many also consider Bush a cowboy because he has a ranch in Texas and also rides with a cowboy hat. Despite his East Coast elite, preppy background, he has nurtured an image as a down home “cowboy.”</p>