Yes, alanabit, I understand. I am certainly an example of a person who dearly loves the country of his birth, while being very concerned about the direction of its foreign policy. I guess the reason that I dislike the "blame the US" attitude so much is that it allows my friends in other countries to avoid taking the steps that truly can affect our foreign policy. Were Blair to be put out of office, as a result of his following GWB's lead, that would send a very large signal to the American electorate.

Mick