Lets make a huge distinction between a people (The American People) and a political power structure (The USA). Look at the Irish people (generally a decent lot

Lets make a huge distinction between a people (The American People) and a political power structure (The USA). Look at the Irish people (generally a decent lot) and the Irish State (mostly a basket case morally and financially). People are great. I love people, including nearly all the American I have met. I have yet to meet a state I can respect.