The Stone Harbor spouter who thinks that the U.S.' status in world politics has improved under Obama must have absolutely no knowledge of history or foreign relations. He apologized to petty dictators and questioned our right to be 'exceptional.' Putin laughs at us and ISIS has beaten us at every turn. Anyone who grew up in post WWII USA who feels that we are better off is just not very aware of reality. Our European allies can't depend on us and our only democratic Middle East ally, Israel, has been treated abominably. Our deal with Iran is disgraceful and dangerous.