Regarding the first post, there are Americans who consider Obama liberal but most of that comes from political opponents trying to discredit him. When asked about that he smiled and said it must be because he voted against so many of the Bush sponsored legislation efforts. He was labeled during the campaign as the most liberal in Congress. There has been a faction of some sort at work for over a decade trying to brainwash citizens into thinking Liberal is one of the worst labels you can put on a person. And it has worked among a segment of our population. The word "Socialist" was also used a lot in the campaign because that is another term that is being demonized by the radical right. The irony of it all is that the segment of the population that has given the present administration its greatest voter support is the one hurt the most by the direction the government has taken. But the Bush camp has appealed to this group's fears and prejudices and capitalized on strong anti-abortion sentiment by pushing their buttons. A local minister who holds a frightening power over his congregation proclaimed that Obama was the anti-Christ. We have our own version of militant Islamic clerics. I am glad to know how the situation is perceived in Canada and to see our country's young voters responding to issues. Certainly a good sign for the future.