They LIke Us... They Really, Really Like Us

One of Obama's consistent campaign themes is that America must elect him president so the rest of the world will like us.

Because, you know, that's what's really important. Forget national defense, the economy, energy. What this election really needs to be about is a referendum on making sure the Old World likes us. Of course, Europe is looking out for our best interests.

Is Obama running for president or prom king?

Obama is now claiming that Kenyan's in the late 1950's admired America more than they do today. (Hat tip: Eugene Volokh at Volokh Conspiracy). Other than Jim Crow laws and segregation, I'm sure 1950's America was a great place for Kenyans.