Across a great divide

[mandragora]

There's an interesting article in the New York Times here written by a German novelist and essayist about the ever widening difference in attitude between Europe and the US. Or, perhaps more accurately, the ever widening difference between Europe and the Bush administration.

The author is obviously by no means unsympathetic to the US but expresses the same concerns that I see reflected by my American friends time and again - that the rhetoric espoused by the present US administration is succeeding in alienating those people who are otherwise admirers of America's past generosity and assistance to other nations in times of trouble.

It's a great pity that Bush has failed to learn that the best motto to adopt when one is the greatest power on earth is, "speak softly and carry a big stick".

Comments

[keletkezes.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it was a bit far-fetched, we agreed, but it was a nice thought. But then's so mine and general_xanith's plans to take over the world... :)

[mandragora1.livejournal.com]

But then's so mine and general_xanith's plans to take over the world...

Yeah, you'd have to compete with the Canadian Overlords for a start! There's a hilarious website run by a bunch of Canadians that sets out their plans for world domination. Most people who comment on the site get the joke and join in quite happily but there's a tiny minority of Americans - usually the most obviously unintelligent and ill-educated ones - who Just Don't Get It. Their comments are the funniest of all. Can't remember the URL, I'm afraid, but you could probably find it on google if you're interested.

[keletkezes.livejournal.com]

Wow, thanks! It's great when people think you're really serious... :)