Thought someone might find this interesting. This is the #1 conversation in Asia right now between residents and Americans:
Chinese: Where you from?
American: From America.
Chinese: *smile* America very good. You like Obama?
American: Yes, very much.
Chinese: *Big Smile* I also like Obama.
Now we’re best friends… I’ve had this same conversation in Macau, Vietnam and Thailand. Everyone is happy.
Change and Hope has become a persuasive notion.
Haha, I had the same experience in the Philippines the two weeks as Obama was being elected. Their cautious optimism was rewarded when I frankly explained my support for Obama over McCain.