Also, the American public is no longer looking for a scapegoat in Europe. We know we've completely botched our foreign policy and we're probably going to have to do some serious fence mending in your part of the world. While you might perceive some Europe-bashing from Obama, I think you'll also perceive some flattery as well. "Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.
That's not bashing to you and me, but "bashing" is a moronic and subjective term (that is, like "propaganda," it's only "bashing" when those who oppose you do it...) and a lot of Americans would consider it to be so.
But, yeah, this is presented as "america-bashing" in the US press because no reasonable person could possibly oppose US policy.
It's the nature of national identity to define yourself against another - and even Europeans do it.
However, Spain managed to win the Euro2008 without being able to agree to a lyrics for its anthem. Now that's a feat of 'soft' national identity.
While you might perceive some Europe-bashing from Obama, I think you'll also perceive some flattery as well.
I don't even think he knows the answer to that... "Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.