@bwsmile,
And what does a half African American half white have to offer the world other than a blank page?
What, has that "world" that "you" are so concerned with their opinion done to make them worthy of your concern about what "they" think about you being an American? Please, indulge me, explain who "we" should envy.
If you need it, I will be happy to create a list of events and accomplishments of this great nation that would make even a coward such as yourself proud of your nation.
Bush? You hate Bush? You mean that president that because of his actions not one terrorist act has occurred since the one that caught our nation by surprise "7 years ago". And one more democracy exist.
My hostility toward your cowardice and inability to realize the positives of President Bush aside, I will concede the reality that Obama certainly does possess the attributes that you credit him with. He is calm, thoughtful and seemingly a kind man.
He is now faced with living up to his promises, a BIG feat. He also must come to the reality that the Muslim world has no interest in compromising with the west. So, will he choose to give us over? Or defend our fair and decadent lifestyle?