[blackie]

"The values he has been espousing (particularly since 9-11) are nothing more than the bedrock values of the American people."

Right-on ~ GWB Is The Man!

[expat_panama]

"the bedrock values of the American people"

The brits in general and the Economist in particular misread American values a lot.  We misread the brits a lot too, but at least we don't strut like we're always right.  Kind of like Patton talking about Monty: "I know I'm a pompous ass too but at least I admit it."