[jyl]

Think about this point for a second:

Just because someone is in another country, doesn't necessarily mean he isn't accurately analyzing the issues in this country.

That should be obvious. Americans frequently count on their ability to correctly analyze issues and events in other countries - Iraq, for instance. There's no reason to think foreigners are incapable of correctly analyzing the US.

Now, it is clear that foreigners have no vote in US politics, we can ignore everything they say, and on any American political issue it is our right to make whatever choice we darn well choose to make, whether a bunch of British get upset about it or not.

However, as we make our choices, it doesn't hurt to give a listen to the opinions of thoughtful foreign observers whose basic values and goals are consistent with ours. Especially on international affairs. Considering that most Americans have never even left the country, we might not want to be over-confident in our opinions on international geopolitics.

(Although I know zip about The Guardian. Maybe it is only fit to line trash cans.)

Edit: Sorry, I meant Mirror.