Cowboy! What are you taliking about? In light of my statements, I don't follow the logic of your comments. I gave my justification for why the endorsement of Obama by Colin Powell (black) was not because Obama's was black. I also said that Obama was special. You describe obvious inherent "problems" that exist in America. (It would take volumes to go into these). You say that you have studied American government. I say, good onya Cowboy, but how does that apply to the subject of interest?

If you don't comprehend why I said that Obama is special after observing what has taken place during his campaign and now his landslide victory, I fear that there is nothing that I or anyone else can say or do to take you out of your doldrums.

Joe in the U.S.

The overwhelming majority of the rest of the world celebrated the change and new hope for the USA yesterday. Congratulations.

Cowboy

There is no way that the USA could have continued on the course set by the Republicans for the past 8 years, They were divisive within the USA and alienating to many nations elsewhere. McCain displayed a graciousness in his concession speech that was inspiring, perhaps you could show the same level of fortitude. I believe that McCain was badly advised by his team; the selection of Palin surely indicated that all we could expect was 'more of the same.'

Obama has a mammoth task ahead, however he has the intelligence, energy and integrity to face the many challenges. What he lacks in experience will be more than compensated by the wisdom of the team he will select.

For the first time in years, I feel I can look towards America as I did in my youth - with admiration and inspiration.

I have to agree Fractelle, benefits have appeared already.

Michelle Obama is now proud of her country for the second time.

Hugo Chavez has reached out to the new administration for co-operation. A real asset in the foreign co-operation stakes.
See ---- http://online.wsj.com/articleSB122575836322595189. html?mod=googlenews_wsj

The NYSE fell 5% and the Daily Telegraph reported that the market reacted positively.

Some have outlined that Anti-Americanism stems from a systemic failure to adhere to the tenants of America ie The Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution and also interventionism. Which could be described as corruption or hypocrisy.

How corrupt is a system that elects a President who could not meet national security clearances to become his own body guard? Presumably, this would be due to his association with an urban terrorist.

It has been reported that a retired FBI Agent has made this observation.