11Fan
HVAL's post was a great example of British satire. I'm waving the flag (in my mind) with a cynical British smirk when I read that. Great stuff.
As for the rest of your post.... Well - you're not, as a nation, thick skinned at all my friend. Far from it. And therein lies the basic charm of the American people. I'm a convert. Can you tell? I still want to go home soon though, I need to be clear on that!
PTT
Oh do come on! I'm really enjoying your work though.