Perhaps we shouldn't consider ourselves proud of our nationality in respect of what our "leaders" do. I'm happy to be british but I don't think that Blair represents my views but I have to live with that. I would imagine that many Americans are in a similar position with Bush. I was in a guitar shop yesterday and they had a pedal steel guitar. I really fancied a shot at it but hadn't a clue where to start. any hints? Let's get back to music - they're are other sites to discuss politics and Mudcat shouldn't get taken over by people who should discuss their views in a more appropriate forum.