Steway
Rookie
I've been reading this thread with some interest, and I really despair at how it transpired into a war of words between two nations that should have the upmost respect for each other. I'm British, and I truly respect everything about the US, from the current US president to their kind, honest and generous people. At the end of the day, we have our connections, the US people are a descendant of the British people and that should be the special relationship we share. Hell, American's speak the English language, how can that not be special? Yes, I agree with your points, the US did bail out Britain in the two World Wars, in a way. But from what I was taught, the one event that brought the US into World War 2 was Pearl Harbour. If I stand corrected, I apologise.
But you cannot use this against Britain when it comes to the "Special Relationship". We've supported the US in everything in recent history, the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan being prime examples. Yet you don't hear us twisting arguments against us. Our servicemen die on a daily basis in these two countries, all in support of what the US and our country believe in. Just as yours do. Our country also had a major terrorist attack, 7/7, as yours did. Just as devastating. Our fight against terrorism, the evil powers that be in this world, our economies, our mutual interests, all of these contribute greatly to our Special Relationship.
I'm rambling on. But the point I'm trying to make is that I, as do many other Britons, respect the relationship and history we share with the US, and would appreciate this respect to be reciprocated. Jesus, I'd love to live in a country like yours. You fight for what you believe in and share a real national bond. If we had that in our country, we'd be much better off. But we all know that what I have just said is the real reason the US exists today.
But you cannot use this against Britain when it comes to the "Special Relationship". We've supported the US in everything in recent history, the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan being prime examples. Yet you don't hear us twisting arguments against us. Our servicemen die on a daily basis in these two countries, all in support of what the US and our country believe in. Just as yours do. Our country also had a major terrorist attack, 7/7, as yours did. Just as devastating. Our fight against terrorism, the evil powers that be in this world, our economies, our mutual interests, all of these contribute greatly to our Special Relationship.
I'm rambling on. But the point I'm trying to make is that I, as do many other Britons, respect the relationship and history we share with the US, and would appreciate this respect to be reciprocated. Jesus, I'd love to live in a country like yours. You fight for what you believe in and share a real national bond. If we had that in our country, we'd be much better off. But we all know that what I have just said is the real reason the US exists today.