@jgoins: While I acknowledge the possibility of the theory you purport I think that circumstance to be unlikely. I say this for two major reasons. Firstly, there would have been a number of investigations into Obama's life, both from his supporters and his opponents. If there was some connection with anti-American terrorists it would have most likely been discovered. Secondly, and probably more importantly, he does not operate alone. He is part of a political party that has some control over his decisions through the houses of parliament (or whatever terminology is used in the US).