[Ripclawe]

http://www.gallup.com/poll/152735/Am..._term=Politics

PRINCETON, NJ -- Americans are feeling more favorably toward several of the United States' major allies in 2012 than they have in the past. This year's ratings for Canada (96%), Australia (93%), Germany (86%), Japan (83%), and India (75%) are all record highs for those countries in Gallup trends that stretch back at least a decade. Additionally, the survey finds Great Britain (90%), France (75%), and Israel (71%) rated near their all-time highs.

A whopping 96% of Americans have a generally favorable view of Canada, while 3% view it unfavorably. That favorable rating is the highest Gallup has measured for any country in more than 20 years of asking this question. Canada's 93% ratings in 1987 and 1989 were the previous high favorable for any country. Complete country-by-country results are found on page 2.

Ratings Improve for Cuba, Egypt, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia Four countries that are not well reviewed nevertheless enjoyed some improvement in their U.S. image this year: Cuba's favorable rating rose to a new high of 37%, up from 30% in 2011. This contrasts with 10% viewing it favorably in 1996. Egypt's rating recovered somewhat to 47%, after slipping to 40% in 2011 from 58% in 2010. Mexico is now viewed favorably by 51% of Americans, up from 45% in 2011, but still below the 67% to 74% ratings seen from 2001 to 2005. Saudi Arabia's rating has increased to 42% from 37% a year ago and is the highest for that country since February 2001, when it was 47%.

[SoulPlaya]

Saudi Arabia has increased? What?

Honestly, I'm amazed Americans even know about it, lol.

[Takao]

I wonder what that 3% are up to...

[Kuro Madoushi]

We're America lite anyways.

[entrement]

Mexico is a beautiful country. Sad that the drug trade and gangs have really besmirched the country.

[Einbroch]

Canada seems pretty sweet to me. I'm shocked that many people positively view Mexico. Between the drugs and "damn aliens", I thought America would view them very negatively.

[BocoDragon]

And with bagged-milk awareness at an all time high! I'm shocked!

[shagg_187]

Welcome Americans. My door is always open to you all, literally...

[Truth101]

And with bagged-milk awareness at an all time high! I'm shocked!

If bagged milk is half as good as bagged wine then Canada must be a pretty nice place to live.

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Feel the love

[Shurs]

Canada is awesome.

[blame space]

my favorite country is france! fuck you metalalien~!

does anyone from france need a roommate

EDIT: or canada for that matter

[RoadHazard]

So, I'm gonna guess loads of countries were just left out of this survey? Because surely Americans don't feel more favorably toward Afghanistan, North Korea and Iran than Sweden, Norway, etc.?

[clearacell]

Canaduh has those lovely ketchup chips and loonies and toonies! Who wouldn't love them?

[Stinkles]

Mexico is a beautiful country. Sad that the drug trade and gangs have really besmirched the country.

None of those things is visible in Mexican tourist destinations any more than Boyz n the Hood is visible from Disneyland.

[Conceited]

I'm glad you guys like us. :D

[Mr. Serious Business]

Thought this was interesting:

Only one country this year -- China -- suffered a real decline among Americans, with its favorable rating falling from 47% in 2011 to 41% today. However, China's favorable rating has been in this range for the past decade. U.S. favorability toward China had dipped to even lower levels in the decade after the June 4, 1989, Tiananmen Square massacre. China achieved its highest U.S. favorable rating, 72%, just a few months earlier, after then-President George H.W. Bush returned from a state visit to China.

[Bloodbeard]

WTF is up with that 3%?

[saelz8]

Australia <3

[Xeke]

So, I'm gonna guess loads of countries are just left out of this list? Because surely Americans don't feel more favorably toward Afghanistan, North Korea and Iran than Sweden, Norway, etc.?

Nope. None are left off. Those are all the countries in the world.

[ThoseDeafMutes]

Australia in the house. We're coming for you, Canada.

[SoulPlaya]

Nope. None are left off. Those are all the countries in the world.

How about Papua New Guinea?

[AOA]

Everybody loves Canada <3

[sikkinixx]

All about the Ketchup chips! *rips open a bag* Come visit us! We have lots.

[mavs]

WTF is up with that 3%?

Single-payer health care.

[Kazerei]

3% of Americans are just jelly

[yankeeforever2]

If you speak English, Americans like you automatically.

[MetatronM]

WTF is up with that 3%?

Damn commie health care.

[tokkun]

I am willing to tolerate Canada for the sake of Unibroue.

[Stinkles]

I'm glad you guys like us. :D

Gravy, fries, cheese curds and ample weather protection for America's head. What's not to love?

[yankeeforever2]

Oh yeah, gratz NK you are no longer the most hated country by us!

[StudioTan]

So only 3% are currently aware of our secret agenda. Good. GOOOOOOOOOOD!

[ElectricBlue187]

So only 3% are currently aware of our secret agenda. Good. GOOOOOOOOOOD!

Our satellites already see your lumberjack bear mounties. Only 3% are worried

[Gunloc]

Poutine, ketchup chips and (chocolate) Smarties for everyone! :D

[ThoseDeafMutes]

How about Papua New Guinea?

PNG was subject to Australia until 1975, but even here nobody knows much or cares about it.

[Brian Fellows]

Canada gave us Coby Smulders. They are cool with me.

[Trurl]

Canada loves you too, America.

I'm honored that my country is viewed so favorably by such an amazing people.

[Divvy]

Muahahaha, this is just to pacify you lot while we slip bagged milk into your markets.

[giga]

We like to wear hats, yes.

[Spiffy_1st]

In what context do they judge the countries? The politics of the country? The environment? The culture? The people? Saying "I don't like Mexico" doesn't mean anything without a context.

For example North Korea is pretty messed up but I'd still love to go, so...I like North Korea?

[StudioTan]

Our satellites already see your lumberjack bear mounties. Only 3% are worried

Dammit!

[Alligatorjandro]

Whats it like in Canada?

[BertramCooper]

Thanks for the T-Ho's Iced Capps, our frosty friends up north.

[Korey]

I think that to other countries, having America like them is like winning the Nobel Prize, while Americans couldn't care less if other countries like them or not

[Xeke]

The US is closer to Russia than Germany is. Never really thought about it.

[CTE]

Well, We DO have the better Corn Pops up here. Also still have French Toast Crunch. Combine that with a sack 'o' milk and you got some good eatin'.

[BertramCooper]

Whats it like in Canada?

[TylerD]

Canada is definitely my favorite other than USA, USA, USA!

[Conceited]

Whats it like in Canada?

It's like a lite version of USA.

[Pollux]

Every American drunk on a bet makes it to Canada.