For a citizen of the U.S to say they fear there own country is refreshing. The general consensus down under is that most city based and semi rural Aussies fear the US and the possibility of a madman at at the helm. Plus quite a few people are weary of GW bush due to he front he puts on. It scares people to think "someone so dumb and outta touch" is running the worlds only super power. Another thing people are saying is how hypercritcal America is, especially on human rights issues.
I personally lost all respect for the US army when I trained against them. The white trash elements I saw worried me. Fatigues cant hide scum, nor can they cover up an all conquering attitude. Only saying what I saw.
I know for a fact there are still some good people on your soil, but Lil red your right, some elements are ruining your country. Unfortunately some of those attitudes are being exported. ipoint the finger at Rap(so called music) bringing about the demise of my countries teens vocabulary. The americaniseation of Aussie
English is leading o a decline in our unique slang terms that used be a distinct part of culture. The day G'day is replaced by "Whats up dog" or "Bro" is a sad and some what disheartening consequence of young people loseing the one thing that counts, there cultural Identity. Thats my rant
Get a dog up ya and have drink on me mates.
AZZA your upside down cyber buddy.