During the last election campaign Bush was criticized for having lowered the opinion of America in the world, and for lack of diplomatic success. Obama promised to meet with anyone without preconditions, and after election he has traveled the world apologizing for what he percives as America's transgressions. So far Obama is batting zero in his efforts. He has alienated most European leaders, who now think he is a pompous fool, the Middle East is lauging at him, he has alienated both Israel and the Palestinians. He has had no success with Iran. He has given in a lot to Russia, and has gotten nothing in return. He makes Bush look like a diplomatic genius.