[gavinlit]

Fint
I agree that someone who is poorly informed would be the last to admit it but I suspect that's not the issue for either of us - rather that we read articles & probably find ideas/information that reinforces what we believe OR that we read articles that are clearly 'wrong' and 'biased'. I suspect we would both have the opposite view about most articles & that's just fine. The main difference I feel is that you show no respect for anyone with differing views, rather preferring to write them off as 'idiots' and many other adjectives that I'm not going to bother doing a search for. Granted that you're not as obnoxious as Mul but resorting to insults does generally show a lack of ability to argue a point.

As far as my posts go, yes I have been critical of many american policies and for good reason. Similarly I'm critical of many of my own countries policies. This does not mean that I'm anti american or anti australian. It simply means I don't agree with some of the policies. I have no beef with american people and find it amazing that some people would take personal offense or feel slighted. It's a policy thing not a personal thing.

If this type of stuff really upsets you then I suggest you need to broaden your mind a little and accept that there are always going to be people who disagree with any given policy - whether you support it or not. In many cases I'd be quite happy if people disagreed with my countries policies - indeed I'm ashamed of some of them. That's just the way it goes.

edit - spelling