Mayhap tis merely my rose coloured glasses getting in my way. As a patriotic Canadian, I still feel like you guys are like my elegant cousins across the pond who produce all those lovely TV shows Hollywood steals.
The US feels like my loud, proud brood of cousins who can easily kick my ass as a pack, but are rather decent once you get to know them individually.
I can see how from your point of view the UK didn't go gently. Certainly not for those who were "...brought up to rule the waves."
Still, you are good friends with Israel. You get along with Egypt. Iran hates you only 2nd or 3rd most (behind you know who).
I hear the UK's influence in India every time I use customer service over the phone. And this is from a generation who wouldn't remember your direct influence. France hasn't surrendered to you in years. As a matter of fact, their national side kills yours on a regular basis over the last ten years, their ultimate gesture of respect.
How about this, then, from your perspective, is Obama or McCain better?
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