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Mario, Many thanks for your considered reply. Unfortunately, I simply do not have the time at present, much as I would like, to pursue this thread of our discussion. Clearly, we are poles apart about the virtues of the USA as a super power, minimally, because for me, the USA is ready to uphold many a tyrant and eliminate even democratically elected governments it does not approve of and Chile comes readily to mind. You may recall the American general saying about Samoza (or some other right wing tyrant) that "he may be a son of a bitch, but he is our son of a bitch". As to spreading democracy, Bush coos over this about Afghanistan but all that has happened there is that an American puppet has been installed and the warlords are really in charge. And do try telling the displaced people of Diego Garcia that Bush and his poodle, Blair, are promoting their freedom!! There is much for America to be proud of itself, even though it is unfairly consuming the world's resources like there is no tomorrow. I happen to share the views of those Americans (almost 50%) who do not share your rose-tinted view of America but have hopes that it will change for the better. Regards, Cornel