Sharky,

the only reason Obama is popular, especially in Europe, is because he's a far left Socialist and wants to turn the U.S into a European like Nanny State.. He's also very Pro U.N and likes the idea of the World Court. BUSH is hated because he no longer let the European controlled UN dictate American Policy, and wouldn't subscribe to the World Court..To put it midly, Bush is hated because he wouldn't be Europes puppet. As for Iraq, Europe is pissed not because the U.S went into Iraq, but because they didn't have their "permission" France, Germany, Russia and China were being BOUGHT by Saddam under the corrupt food for oil program. Bush then refused to give any European countries any Iraqi Rebuilding contracts..As one U.S citizen said,,American soldiers spill their blood so Eurpean companies from countries that wouldn't fight can profit,,no way..

BTW wars create jobs, everytime something goes boom it has to be replaced, soldiers need to be fed and supplied..most of the U.S war spending is spent in the U.S.