Perhaps, Doug R. you might wish to consider why, the US of A is so unpopular - Its not the fear of the Reverand Nemiah Scudder, though, if this goes on, it might be.

Its not the thought of the Grand Senate, and election manipulation, though that might be our future history.

Its not that the US of A will boldly go, and we will find the Enterprise in our back yard.

Its more a perception that might is taken as right. And consensus is subordinate to, what President Ike called the the industrial/military consortiam.

My father fought from Normangy to Kiel (mentioned previously) In a USA built M10 (TD to you). His supplies were brought up by General Motors trucks. When supplies of fresh food could not be looted (reqisitioned) the diet included Spam, and K rations. He had an imense respect for the capabilities, courage, and the abilities to learn of the USA. (though little respect for thier target recognition or fire discipline - too many instances of friendly fire)

No don't think that we are vicerial anti-yank. There is a point that even in the U.K. the forign policy of the states is seen as bullying - The World Trade Agreement, the disputes over alledged "subsidies" to Airbus, even the right of the European Union to form it's own defence capability, are suboridinate to American business intersts.

Question to think about Doug.

If Fidel C had had support, post revolution, of the US of A in reforming and rebuilding Cuba, would he have ended up in the arms of the Bear ?

Or was policy dictated by the losses of Bacadi, Sugar interests, and mafia gambling saloons.

Just a thought - I'd be interested to hear your views, possibly over a pint in the Mudcat Bar, or Cardiff if you visit the UK.

Gareth