Sugarfoot Jack,

"Here in the UK, "the country" is the vernacular expression often used when discussing a general mood in amongst the population."

Really? What percent of the population? 100%, 75%, 51%, 25%, 20%?

It is my opinion that a very vocal 20% of less of the population supports those things you were railing against. I am faced with their rantings every day and with my words, deeds and money, I fight against it. Please excuse me for trying to correct you when you try to say that the battle is lost.

I have tried to point out to you that there are small, vocal malcontent groups in the UK who also say nasty things. That does not meant The Country is that way.

As for what this board has become, When and how did you decide it was OK to insult another person's chosen home and expect no feedback?