Americans, Feeling the Love "For the first time in a long time, it's cool to be an American,"

[proud2BlibKansan]

With Obama's election, expatriates say, there's a new attitude abroad. Instead of challenges on Iraq and WMDs, they're met Wwith hugs and good wishes.

London - As Micha Wyatt plans an inaugural bash at the Chicago Rib Shack in London, she is basking in the new warmth toward Americans overseas.

It's cool to be an American again, Wyatt said. "Finally! I'm tired of pretending I'm Canadian."

From Jakarta to Johannesburg, Americans who travel or live abroad are finding that instead of being scolded about the Iraq war, the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, or U.S. climate change policy, they are being hugged when strangers hear their accent.

more . . . http://www.truthout.org/011809F

[hlthe2b]

1. Wow... tears starting again, already...

As one who has worked considerably overseas (though only prior to 911), I know the need to "be Canadian," in some areas of the world. Good to see there is hope towards Americans returning (and deserved pride).