Well, I wasn't going to write back but, what the hell?, you pissed me off so here goes: first of all, my above-mentioned statement was to point out that the U.S. was not alone in the Pacific so the "single-handed" idea of yours was not valid. Second of all, if you've read my comments you'll find NOT once have I been negative to the U.S. but merely to individuals who happen to insult other nations while waving their own patriotic banners.
Now, I KNOW you are not about to let me have the last word but this thread is over as far as I'm concerned.