Outside of their politics (The U.S.) I hear criticism of their consumerism, their materialism ... but those of us who live in the 'western world' are right there behind them when it comes to that ... I'm mean, look at us now ... sitting at home on our puters, hooked to high speed internet connction ... in our nice homes, cars, TV's, collection of musical instruments, holidays away from home, going to the malls for our shopping ... we all participate, ... The U.S. is just at the front of the line and we are following.

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