Answer:
I'm a starchy plant tuber that is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten fried, such as french fries.
It's shorter than the rest, but when you're happy, you raise it up like it's the best. What is it?
Sitting down you have it, Standing up you don't.
You fill it and it empties, A metaphor for plenty, Depending on what half you see, It's either full or empty
What do we see every day, kings see rarely, and God never sees?
Describes a mysterious region and a stylish pair of shorts.