[helives]

thanks mate.....and hey, we have Federal elections around the same time as you guys this year. SO dont feel alone mate. I read a report today that said "America thinks its fighting this war alone, well theres a few aussies rootin for ya (lol....cant say rootin in this country...) God bless

[DustyMoment]

No, my friend, there are a LOT of us who are familiar with the sacrifices made by our many global friends including (and especially) the Australians. The Bali bombing proved beyond all doubt that America was not alone and the contributions made by our valiant Aussie friends are, most assuredly, noticed by those of us who DON'T get our news from the television networks.

While American filmmakers have pushed the notion that WWII was won by American troops single-handedly, those of us who read and appreciate history know that it was through the cooperation and assistance of our global friends that Germany and Japan were defeated and freedom restored (I don't mention Italy because they were barely more than a footnote to the war other than the difficulty we encountered getting the Germans out).

OUR thanks go to YOU and your valiant countrymen, my Australian friend, for having the courage to look evil in the eye and not bow down to it. God bless you all.

[Dave Elias]

"lol....cant say rootin in this country"

Through to the wicketkeeper on this board.