The 2008 Presidential candidates are all advocating "change" in America (what that change is - rarely specific). One of the major messages of the Obama campaign besides change is unity. While Americans may be awe-inspired by the charm, intelligence, and background of Obama, in a recent article in the Washington Post, (posted on http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/jan/08/world-won8217t-be-that-impressed-by/)
religious scholar Reza Aslan argues that the rest of the world, particularly the Islamic world, will not be so impressed with Obama. It is an interesting commentary on uniting the world, whatever side you are on.