Hey guys this thread has turned out to be more interesting to me than expected. I've learned a lot from it and all the posts have been appreciated.

President Obama spoke at the UN today and made this statement.

"Obama said he will never apologize for defending U.S. interests. But he sought to dispel what he said has become "an almost reflexive anti-Americanism" that has swept the globe."

Question I have for you guys from around the world is this. Does US policy in foreign lands and our high profile have a negative effect on our flyers? Is there a carry over that prompts some to call us cry babies? No answer is wrong if it's heartfelt. I'm just trying to understand so I can handle it better. If so what would you do if you were a team member and you felt a sense of this.
Note I'm not saying this went on at the Worlds but I'd like your perspective if you think teams are attatched to the perceptions and policy's of its people and governments?

I just want to get an honest perspective and opinion from the people who were there and could take the time to do so. To the posters that shared there experience thanks you gave me the glimpse that I really needed. Thanks, Mike