change...

so change has come...obama has won and the bradley effect has had no effect.

how fast will change come? obama faces armageddon-type crises and americans have voted him best suited to lead a patriotic comeback. but that change won't be so immediate. but what is immediate is the impact the election has on foreign perspective towards the United States. It's easy for analysts to talk and write about the significance of obama's victory, but you can't feel it. i frequent countries where people ask me about american stereotypes "nyc is dangerous? are americans racist and belittle minorities? they seem arrogant? they sleep around? casual dating? sex and the city?". whether true or not, i can FEEL a definitive change in foreign perception towards america after the majority has elected a minority for president. kudos to change.