Harlan,

I would suggest that the US is more insular, but I have never seen it as an
introspective country. It's brash, overt confidence seems quite the opposite
to me, even if most Americans don't own a passport, that there are
currencies other than the dollar in the world, or know that there is a
world beyond their borders.

Seeing you mention the EU constitution was a revelation, not because it was
you, but because I didn't think that the EU constitution got a mention in
your land. The post from Paul in Georgia confirmed a lot of my suspicions.

I still maintain though that despite efforts to curb your freedoms, you have
more personal freedoms than us, and it is more difficult to suppress things
in your country.

It is good to hear that all shades of opinion are being voiced.

Bob

"Harlan Grove" wrote in message
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"Bob Phillips" wrote...
Yes but look where it gets us, the most secretive 'democratic'
society, and the most introspective, jingoistic to boot.

Nothing to commend itself here as far as I can see.
...

The US will always be the most introspective country on the planet. Comes
with the history. As for jingoistic, your country's press obviously
doesn't
show much of what's going on outside Washington, D.C. I live on a street
where the 'No War in Iraq' signs are as common as the USMC flags.