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Originally Posted by Georgie Saint
I agree with a lot of the things you say John. I know that a lot of Americans treasure the relationship with the Brits and it is something that we should all hold on to.
I still think critisism, when its due, is a healthy thing. Colonialism was a terrible thing, as was Japans and Germany's past. But all has been put right and all those countries are now the ones saying enough is enough. America is thought of as narrow minded, and although I am sure you are right that we shouldn't tar all Americans with the Bush brush, they must not think that the rest of the world is wrong and they are right.
I like your web site. I find peoples background amazing sometimes.
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I also agree that constructive critisism is a good thing. I just feel that America comes in for an inordinate amount of it. We all have our opinions and we all generally think that opinion is right, even though we do consider other peoples views.
As you have probably gathered, I have a great love of both, my country of origin and my adopted country. I don't really like too much critisism going either way and I am inclined to get a little defensive. Because I have a foot in both camps, so to speak, it is of special interest to me that the relationship flourishes. I know that Americans have a name for being loud and brash and maybe sometimes they are. But, I have found them to be a most generous and sincere people since living amongst them and consider that they are sometimes misunderstood and unfairly condemned.
I'm glad you enjoyed the web site. It is designed and maintained by my eldest son who lives in Hesketh Bank. He is about to start another one for the band I am now rehearsing with here in America. I will let you know the site address when it gets underway if you are interested