[kingsurfer]

And ask an American who your greatest ally in Iraq and the world is and they will say Britain.

You are most welcome.

[brbethke]

And I thank you and greatly value your aid and friendship.

I meant nothing personal by my prior comment. It's just that in my day-to-day life, I run into an awful lot of -- how would you say it? -- ignorant bolshie gits from the U.K. It's gotten to the point where it's a surprise to meet a Brit who isn't one.

Good luck in your uphill struggle against socialism, sir!