I wrote [1] an article showing why this wasn't so a few days ago, and since then my assertions in it have been borne out [2] by [3] numerous [4] stories. But alas: the President, by all indications, does not read Jihad Watch. From the [5] Seattle Times, with thanks to Anthony:

WASHINGTON — President Bush said in an interview to be aired today that America's enemies are winning the public-relations battle in the Muslim world but U.S. tsunami-relief efforts will improve the nation's tarnished image.

"Our public diplomacy efforts aren't ... aren't very robust and aren't very good compared to the public diplomacy efforts of those who would like to spread hatred and ... vilify the United States," Bush said in excerpts of the interview with Barbara Walters that ABC News released yesterday.

"But in ... responding to the tsunami, many in the Muslim world have seen a great compassion in the American people."