[happygrl]

I should add, that the author is guilty of perpetuating the existance of a gulf divide where largely one does not exist by making insinuation layered upon lies and misintepretation.

Based on what you have posted here, there is a divide between Americans and Europeans. Your post shows that we are speaking past each other and do not agree on terms or realities. If we cannot agree on those items, where are the commonalities ?