Do you think that England and the USA have a special relationship or do you think it is political hype?
2007-07-07 00:52:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I think we do, but I leave the politics out of it.
Adding politics into it, Blair could have possibly damaged our relationship (with you guys) by following that unelected nutjob into his illegal war.
2007-07-07 01:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by tombollocks 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I lived in the US for some years and there is a naturally mutual respect among ordinary people I think; although the American xenophobia among those who've never travelled outside their country is starting to find its way into British society with less good reason possibly. Bush has given America a bad name, which is a major reason for this.
2007-07-07 11:08:23 · answer #2 · answered by ret w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Currently it's a combination of hype and a "marriage of convenience" for W and the Liar. Now that they're both out or on the way out (as, thank God, W can't be re-elected), we'll soon see things getting back to normal.
They do say "politics makes strange bedfellows"´--take that how you like, the mental pictures it generates in this case are **frightening**!! LOL
2007-07-07 00:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by anna 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think it has been a special relationship. I think many Americans are fascinated by your culture and feel drawn to it.
But I think that interference by the media, politicians, and differing ideologies has caused some degree of disconnect between our two great countries.
2007-07-07 02:12:45 · answer #4 · answered by nowyouknow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I've always thought of England as our "high class" cousin. A bit more uptight, but family just the same. We have common roots and I do believe that most Americans feel a far closer relationship to England than Canada or God-forbid-Mexico. Politics will always figure in there,but I'd rather have us united and seeing eye-to-eye than at each other's throats. That would just be sad.
2007-07-07 01:17:43 · answer #5 · answered by Sandra 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
if you view history, you will see that the first colonies were English. And after the American Revolution they were still English but were now Americans. Yes. We hold a special bond with our English friends, language, customs and we both believe in freedom for all.
2007-07-07 01:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by rkrause03 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
England and US have a good relationship, I feel.
2007-07-07 00:55:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
we should have a good relationship for we share along with other Commonwealth Nations a common heritage in many areas. even though we differ we still share.
2007-07-07 02:30:55 · answer #8 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think it's all political hype.
2007-07-07 00:56:14 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think it is BOTH special (look at our history!) but also hype.
2007-07-07 01:18:03 · answer #10 · answered by Sassafrass 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋