JustinUK on 26 October 2008
George Bush & hence the republicans are deeply disliked in Europe. The Uk's ex-prime minsiter (Tony Blair) was widely ridiculed as being Bush's lapdog. When Bush did a European farewell tour the only crowds that greeted him were protesters. Obama has visited European countries and been very popular. Europeans see him as a way to mend relationships between the two continents. I guess most of us Europeans just see McCain as another Bush.
Re the energy situation. I'm a supporter of using conventional nuclear power and alternatives (Solar, wind) until the nuclear fusion is a reality. A test rest reactor has been in the UK for years and a commercial prototype reactor is being built in France now.
