The democrats had the power to take over health care policies with a majority while the Republicans could do nothing about it. Trouble in bipartisanship never ends well.
Obama is criticized for being too friendly to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who's thought to be an evil dictator. Obama, however, was only being a prudent President and avoiding as much political dissension as he could. The media blew his amicability out of proportions.
The Somalian pirates continued to fail at their terrorism attempts on the ship, the USS Boxer. They couldn't hold up against the American forces. What were they to do?
Obama continues to be compared with numerous past presidents, but there's never one that fits. That's because Obama marks a change in the American attitude. He represents hope for the average American and seems like he has the world to fix...much like Jack Bauer in 24. Always saving the world.
Obama gets support from NATO for his strategy in Afghanistan. As relatively new to the White House, each bit of support for his policies helps. I'd like to think he celebrates these small victories.
Obama visits the Queen and brings an ipod for a present. He assumes the Queen is not so technologically advanced in her interests. But he doesn't know her. For all he knows, she could love playing Xbox.