Subject: Re: frankly, pathetic
America is respected again?
My impression is conservatives have a different definition of "respected" that is closer to "feared and obeyed". I have seen this in other setting as well. Of course the real definition is closer to esteemed and admired. Perhaps they perceive someone that fears and obeys them would also hold them in high esteem? I see this as just another example of conservatives misperceptions of the people around them.
Alan