If you are not an American, how much interest should you have in the US Presidential Election?

I think an American diplomat actually commented on this but it was referring to any pressure from outside countries that might interfere with America politics or policy. Unless you are an American citizen you don't have any business trying to control the good ole USA. "you guys should stop running around saying the British are coming, the British are coming and then give anyone with grudge a handgun to go off and kill a beatle who got artistic with a sign that said the war is over" - just might be considered suggestive of trying to control what goes on in America, don't know about that? On the other hand taking part in discussions about issues that are really interesting topics is pretty much public domain. You could say this is my editorial and I practice free speech, so ...

I agree that American politics is of vital concern to the rest of the world and one should certainly not be prevented from expressing one's views on it simply because one isn't able to vote. My guess is that the ones who are telling you to "back off" are just those who feel most uncomfortable and unsure of themselves when they hear your opinions.

I agree that the effect of US politics has a global effect, but I often wonder how much input to decision making the US President actually has. Many countries tend to be controlled more by senior government officials and the President, Prime Minister or equivalent are little more than a figurehead in the political world. I expect this to be the case in the USA because since the period of office of Ronald Reagan it seems quite easy for celebrities to become political figures. Obviously it would be insane to allow anyone with no political background or education to possess great control over such a post.

Enough to know what the different candidates are offering on two things- a) Immigration Policy b) Foreign Policy Since these two things are of the most important to various nations, being that U.S. is a superpower and hope for the best.