Ways in which the world would be different if the Marvel superhero team the Avengers were real

1) There would be frequent peace demonstrations in front of the Avengers HQ in New York City. This would cause perpetual headaches for the NYPD. Though it would also give the NYPD something to do, seeing as the superheroes have taken over most crime-fighting.
2) America's defense budget would be huge, in order to pay for their various offices, supplies, vehicles, lycra uniforms (purchase, tailoring, and dry-cleaning) and salaries.
3) Captain America would be the darling of Fox News.
4) Thor would be viciously attacked by President Bush, right-wing media outlets, and especially the Christian-Right for being a foreigner and a pagan god.
5) Even more, the Scarlet Witch would raise the ire of the Christian Right. She'd also probably be on some INS watch lists and barred from entering the country again as the daughter of a known terrorist (Magneto).
6) Osama bin Laden would be caught and in jail.