[knighthawk]

Ping

[FreedomPoster]

>>On a broader perspective, we should not forget that when the US exercised military power in the 20th century in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, it was pursuing its strategic interests, but it was also on the side of freedom. That may explain why a Pew study of Vietnam's urban population in 2002 showed that, despite a 30-year war and decades of contrary propaganda from the communist government, 70 per cent was favourably disposed to the US. This is identical to the support found among the population of America's defeated former enemy, Japan. That may also explain why in 2002 almost 90 per cent of people in former American colony the Philippines felt the same way.

I wish the percentages were that good here at home. Aussie bump

[Frances_Marion]

Nice...he nailed the Gnome.

[Leisler]

The writer missed some less academic yet perhaps stronger reasons for mutual affections. Both nations are more or less working class, both have and love rural life and open spaces. Farming, ranching, mineral extraction. Both have multi oceans coasts. Both are plain speaking. Beer. More or less ruled, most of the time, by common sense.

[TennesseeProfessor]

I visited Australia about 2 years ago. It was a wonderful place full of hopitable, friendly people. Thank you for your enthusiastic support of our Aphganistan conflict and for your assistance in Iraq!