[geedee]

Both Australia and Japan have been steadfast allies and have my deepest appreciation. I would proudly send my children to stand by them in a crisis (I'm too old now!). Remember, the same types of critics who want Iraq to fail, said the same thing about Japan.

GREAT analysis!

I will never forget the tribute our Aussie Allies gave us on September 11, 2002. While many, many Europeans were already starting to forget 9-11-2001 . . . forget, hell, they were already trumpeting the pro-Saddam bugles because Iraq was now in our sights . . . 5,000 Aussies dressed in red, white, and blue paid homage on an Australian beach to the 9-11 victims in a way that still brings tears to my old, cynical eyes . . .

Our Aussie friends, I think I can speak for millions of my countrymen and say . . . WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!

[Owl558]

Wow, that picture is pretty moving. I know where I want to spend my next vacation!