The Yanks are all right - British Journalist writes PRO-AMERICA editorial

Pittsburgh Post Gazette ^ | Sunday, February 16, 2003 | James Black

[Riley]

Hopefully, it will 'take'. We need some sort of unique expression for supporting those who are on our side. :-)

[Riley]

His was a good letter. I'll have to send an e-mail thanking him.

Agreed. Just sent him a short note of thanks.

[potlatch]

Yes, we could use a 'special' word for that. I'm sorry to say that others might question that big F, like I did. Try it around and see what reaction you get. I'm off to bed. regards, potlatch.

[Cultural Jihad]

An excellent letter. Thanks for posting it.

[Riley]

Only posted it with a big F to make it apparent that it was to be read backwards.

Cheers,
Riley

[SunTzuWu]

Wow...This couldn't have come at a better time. I was begining to think we were standing alone. Thank You Mr. Black and God bless you.

[Mo1]

Thank You James Black!

[johnnybobs]

Great Post!

[The Wizard]

as I read your post, with tears, I had to admit both you and Mr. Black were soooooo right. God Bless the US and the UK

[The Wizard]

this was my email to Mr. Black

Most Esteemed Sir,

Many fail to realize that in an America like we live in, we see accomplishments that rival centuries happening every year. The will and imagination of free men knows no bounds, and has allowed us to do many things. Americans expect to lead the pack, carry the burden, find the way; it's our heritage.

And yet, in many ways, America is a humble nation that always tries to see the good in others, and prides itself in giving others the benefit of the doubt.

We were raised on the beliefs of people like Dave Crockett, whose creed was, "be sure you're right, then go ahead": we have a country of people who feel that way, and thusly we also have an incredible "bull in a china shop" ability to be a bit clumsy in our attempts at finesse.

But we are always there, we never run, we can be depended on whenever the blackest events call on men to stand together. We fear no evil, or at least we face all comers, scared or not.

We help the world more than any single nation on earth.

We donate more money and goods than anyone else, because we can, and we look down on no one for doing less. We accept that when you have it, you do what you can for those who don't.

We are constantly attacked by those we help, abused in their press and society, and yet we continue to help, because it is the American way.

And all we ever hope for, when it's all said and done, is a letter like yours.

God's blessings on you for your kind words.

Wiz

[snippy_about_it]

ping.

[The Wizard]

a bump for the heart

[Chancellor Palpatine]

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[fightinJAG]

Thank you for emailing him this thread. To be honest, I felt so hated yesterday watching the news. It's dismaying when we know very well that our nation and our President is not at all what many in the world seem to believe.

We appreciate Britain's friendship beyond what words can say.

I watched Tony Blair's speech yesterday and was encouraged.

[fightinJAG]

I admit to crying at James Black's letter, too.

Really, the weight of the world is on the U.S.'s shoulders, and we, her thinking citizens, can't help but feel that weight in---as President Bush says---these "times of great consequence."

Possibly the entire world is about to change: for better, if we are successful militarily and thereafter, for worse, if we are not.

But Mr. Black is exactly correct. We are a nation organized around a deep streak of being moved to action over questions of "right and wrong."

The French have called our national character of looking at things as right or wrong and doing what must be done thereafter as simplistic.

Until it is time to come and pull their chestnuts out of the fire again. And you know what? As furious as the French have made us, and as personally we feel their betrayal, if they get in a jam---if Paris is bombed or whatever---you KNOW American troops will be there the next day, along with billions of dollars, to HELP.

And we'll do it knowing they will betray us again in the future. We will feel compassion for those who suffer, even if they hate us.

That's just how we Americans are.

[fightinJAG]

Reminder to all: Mr. Black's email is in a sidebar in the article.

[fightinJAG]

Is the article published in Europe at all?

[The Wizard]

hear, hear

[The Wizard]

bttt

[The Wizard]

wonderful Sunday bump