What a good thred. Apart from the normal idiots looking for a fight rather then debate.

Rarelamb

There was no aid from America. If you check you will find out that it was all sales. Britain purchased all of the goods sent. The result was a massive deubt to the US that was not paid off untill I think it was the 70s. Not only did you sell the goods but at very inflated prices.

There is a very good book by Clive Pontin (he of Belgrano fame)that goes into more detail.

As an Englishman living in the USA I make my living as a speaker. One of the big selling points for me is my accent (would you beleive people want to listen to a Black Country lad)and the fact that Briton is looked up to also helps. I am asked with regularity. Whats the difference between the two countries. As far as ordinary people at the bottom of the heap are concerned. Virtualy nothing. Same worries, same problems.

It has been said before in the thred and it's true. There are wankers in every race.

All the best John