A slightly strange piece in the UK Telegraph notes:

The United States played an important and positive global role in the 20th century, and continues to do so in this century.

Its willingness to dig into its pockets in the fight against terrorism, and to support liberal democracy in the Middle East, are important when too often other powers prefer to close their eyes.

America’s actions undoubtedly make the world a more peaceful and stable place. Its support for economic globalisation promotes global prosperity and encourages international co-operation.

Why, thank you…but wait!

And yet, as the results of a poll by Telegraph.co.uk show, its standing in Europe is low. In Britain, France, Germany and Russia, more people thought that the United States was a force for evil than for good.

So, what shall we do besides shoulder the burdens of freedom and help enrich the lives of people the world over?

…there will be a need to project a more positive light of the United States in Europe, but without ditching America’s vital global role.

Or maybe Europeans can get their heads out of their ass.

UPDATE: Ghost of a Flea writes:

I’m always slightly amused by these inane popularity polls. Anyone who knows just a bit of the history of this country knows that our forefathers thought very little of Europeans. Europeans were considered as corrupt and effeminate (little has changed in 232 years). America was by design the “anti-Europe.” The fact that Europeans hate us today means we are doing something right. John Adams must be smiling in heaven.