The first of the much-anticipated three debates-that-aren\u2019t-debates is now thankfully behind us. And make no mistake. The whole world was watching. The day-after reactions from allies and adversaries alike should render thoughtful Americans not only terrified and outraged but also more determined than ever to turn out the most massive vote in recent memory to oust a man and a party that have debased the presidency, the Constitution, and America\u2019s standing in the world.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what the world is saying.<\/p>\n

Britain<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis dark, horrifying, unwatchable fever dream will surely be the first line of America\u2019s obituary.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA national humiliation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rest of the world \u2013 and future historians will presumably look at it and weep.\u201d<\/p>\n

India<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cNever had American politics sunk so low.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cU.S. embarrassed itself before the world for 100 minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n

France<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cChaotic, childish, grueling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Germany<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAmerica sinks lower.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cClearest loser was America.<\/p>\n

China<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe recession of U.S. national power.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c Division, anxiety of U.S. society and the accelerating loss of advantages of the U.S. political system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Spain<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cChaotic and virulent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kenya<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis debate would be sheer comedy if it wasn\u2019t such a pitiful and tragic advertisement for U.S. dysfunction.\u201d<\/p>\n

Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAmerica faces a dangerous several weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA debate swamped by the rancor engulfing America.\u201d<\/p>\n

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