[jmhfnyc]

I travel often to London (will be there next Thursday) and I am amazed by the anti-American comments, freely expressed. They can't believe articulate, educated, sophisticated people, such as moi, support Bush. But who's really stupid -- they have a Queen, lord and ladies, princes and princes, powdered wigs(!), and a system where one can only achieve the highest title in the land through birth. I, on the other hand, have the highest title in my land: I am an American citizen! By the way, Happy Guy Fawkes Day. Here's a penny of common sense for the Guy!

[tjwmason]

But who's really stupid -- they have a Queen, lord and ladies, princes and princes, powdered wigs(!), and a system where one can only achieve the highest title in the land through birth.

We also have (thanks in major part to the sensible heredity of our monarchy) a political system which has survived for 1000 years guaranteeing our freedom. Come back in 800 years time, and then we can talk...in the meantime God Save the Queen.