michaelr, can I assume that you also thought that the actions of England and Great Britain, during the times that they were "colonizing" the world, laying claim to being the civilizing force, and were the most powerful military power out there, were bullshit as well?

The ugly American certainly has validity. This overriding sense of moral superiority by others does not. I am fearful for my country, yet I have faith in the American people to change its course. I might be a fool, but I believe in the wisdom of the citizenry. But I sure do tire of the wait............

Mick