The big story we have heard recently is how everyone around the world has embraced Barack Obama. I just saw a story saying many have had the reverse reaction. It was stated that Europe is not as racially tolerant as America and many don't like the idea of a black man leading the western world.
"The statement was titled "Africa conquers the White House." According to AFP news service, Gansel asserted that Obama hopes to destroy America's "white identity" and that multi-culturalists in America are trying to destroy other "pure" national identities.
A recent story in The Washington Post listed examples of international insensitivity: An Austrian journalist said on television that Americans must still be racists to make such a big deal about sending a black couple to the White House. He went on to say that he "wouldn't want the Western world to be directed by a black man." He said, "If you say that is a racist comment, you're right. Without a doubt.""
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96949439&ft=1&f=1001
This story does surprise me. Lately Americans have had to deal with European slanders of our many shortcomings. After seeing these reactions I think America has shown leadership in advancing racial relations. Maybe that's part of the reason so many Europeans followed Obama so passionately. It is nice to feel like we can stand before the world and be admired again.
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