although a couple of these names are a bit dubious in terms
on contributions to peace, such as

Henry Kissinger
Menachem Begin

it seems that yes, we are in the presence of someone who
believes that the only way you can honour a country is by
refusing to criticize it.

this is a great country, the greatest ever? maybe

one thing is for sure though, it's not a great country because of the
people who unquestioningly support corrupt governments.

it's not a great country because so many people turn a blind eye to it's faults and errors.

it is a great country because there are people who WILL criticize it and CAN criticize it. this is a great country because it has the aspiration and dream to be the greatest country ever, a lofty and noble aspiration that is in no way served by the politicians and corporations which have no allegiance to anything but money and power.





does your apparently blind support for the present administration mean you have to overlook all of their accomplishments?

FK[/quote]