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Having lived in the US and the UK (and not being a national of either)

I would say there are irritating habits on both sides - and some dearly loved stuff as well. I don't, for instance, like British pub life. Too much drunkeness. Then again, I love the British media. Best in the world. In America, I get bemused by a media that is suited to entertainment rather than any serious international accuracy. Then again, I've never met people with such an attitude of generosity towards others (I'm not talking money, rather acceptance).

posted by Wordwizard on May 28, 2005 at 8:41 AM | link to this | reply

zoke

I agree. And it would save you millions of dollars.

posted by Limey on May 19, 2005 at 4:44 AM | link to this | reply

Tigerprincess

Ironic, yes? And it also serves a purpose and makes an important point, in the nicest possible way.

posted by Limey on May 19, 2005 at 4:43 AM | link to this | reply

LE Gant

That's one way of looking at it. However, I can't see right-wing Yanks allowing a bunch of foreigners to set up bases on their soil - special relationship or no special relationship. (Personally, I don't believe there's such a thing exists: the Americans are only interested in love-ins with themselves).

posted by Limey on May 19, 2005 at 4:41 AM | link to this | reply

Tanoo

I see: I can understand that.

posted by Limey on May 19, 2005 at 4:36 AM | link to this | reply

Celebrating July 4th in England????

Sorry that makes me laugh at the weiredness of it.

posted by tigerprincess on May 18, 2005 at 3:21 PM | link to this | reply

I'm surprised there

still there. Is Nato still around? What the heck are US forces doing in Europe anymore. I think its time for the US to pull back and let Europe go about its own way after 6 decades of peace, 4 of them through Pax Americana.

posted by zoke on May 18, 2005 at 3:05 PM | link to this | reply

Perhaps they would like those bases - don't most of the senators keepasking for bases of their own forces in their states?

Mainly, of course, because a base means more people with disposable cash in a community, as well as a net influx of cash for the building, maintenance, supplies, food, etc. And, if Britain did the spending, it would mean that the US federal government would need to spend less....

posted by L.E.Gant on May 18, 2005 at 1:46 PM | link to this | reply

Limey the whole thing has me frowning over the mention of nuclear bombs....   

posted by Tanoolicious on May 18, 2005 at 12:45 PM | link to this | reply

RAF bases for America?

What's that meant to mean, Tanoo? That you'd like RAF bases/nuclear bombs over there?

posted by Limey on May 18, 2005 at 12:41 PM | link to this | reply

posted by Tanoolicious on May 18, 2005 at 12:04 PM | link to this | reply

Ms N Dependence

With luck it should keep their minds off sex: a kind of modern-day version of Scouting For Boys.

posted by Limey on May 18, 2005 at 11:43 AM | link to this | reply

We are preparing our students

To be the overworked -underpaid- crazed from lack of sleep - work-aholics of tomorrow.

posted by Transcendental_Child on May 18, 2005 at 11:12 AM | link to this | reply

Ms N Dependence

I'm feeling faint at the thought. Have you all gone completely mad?

posted by Limey on May 18, 2005 at 8:23 AM | link to this | reply

Indeed Limey

School starts here at 7:30 - so what you heard was the 2nd period bell -I'd already been at school a bloody hour! Only in America!

posted by Transcendental_Child on May 18, 2005 at 8:19 AM | link to this | reply

NorthernYankee

You like them? Well, I hate to state the blindingly obvious, but you would, wouldn't you? (I take it you're American and, therefore, part of the system?).

My feeling is Americans should stand well back to get a little perspective on God's Own Country: I think you'll be horrified at what you see.

As far as change goes, as I've said several times before, if you really want to improve things, you can. Where there's a will, there's very much a way.

However, my guess is that because you have it too good, you're reluctantt to give it all up. And that's precisely what's clouding your judgement and stifling your will.

Lecture over.

Have a nice day.

posted by Limey on May 18, 2005 at 8:02 AM | link to this | reply

You are right - but I like America

As I read through these blogs and get a sense of how Americans think and feel, I find that I like them.

What I would like to see is, Middle class America rise up and take control of this country.  But, they can't because the politcal system won't permit it; there is an entrench divide and conquor element that distorts popular opinion enough for the elite to dominate. 

The last straw should have been when GW gave away the huge surplus to American's most wealthy - what a waste. 

When was the last time there was a lay persons agenda at the federal level - never going to happen as long as over glorified wealthy people control the government.  50% voter turn outs for ever.

posted by NorthernYankee on May 18, 2005 at 6:54 AM | link to this | reply

strat

I wouldn't like to add to your woes.

posted by Limey on May 18, 2005 at 6:38 AM | link to this | reply

Unfortunately, we already have

bombs and bases in every state, so I hardly think anyone would notice, more's the pity. The dumb bastards even had to pick one up off the coast of Georgia recently -- an H-bomb from the 50's some moron let go by accident. Would have been pretty amusing to make Savannah glow in the dark -- midnight in the garden of good and evil would be permanently orange, methinks.

posted by strat on May 18, 2005 at 6:22 AM | link to this | reply

Ms N Dependence

Thanks. And tap o' the marnin t' yu, tu, as they say in Ol' Oirlend.

PS It wasn't the school bell, I take it - unless you start very early.

posted by Limey on May 18, 2005 at 5:59 AM | link to this | reply

Just time for a "Top 'o the Morning" to you Limes...

Have an awesome day - bells about to ring. God! There it goes!

posted by Transcendental_Child on May 18, 2005 at 5:21 AM | link to this | reply