Not So Sure...

U.S.-watchers were quick to point out that Obama would have to confront enormous problems once in office. Muneer Jamal, a Baghdad resident. "I think all the promises Obama made during the campaign will remain mere promises." It is true that Bush gave America a very bad name, but I don't think the change of face will suddenly make any big difference. Some Iraqis, who have suffered through five years of a war ignited by the United States and its allies, said they would believe positive change when they saw it. Barack Obama's election as America's first black president unleashed a global tide of admiration, hopes for change. I'm still not persuaded that this is going to turn out as well as people think.