......whoah, easy there sphinx sven....if you're referring to me, you've made a grave error in your perception of me or of Americans...neither I nor Americans in general act like/pretend to/or say that they know more about the world than anyone else...As an American, I can/do say that..we're not perfect and don't pretend to be....but to be fair, neither are you or anyone else we know. Sure, you'll run across rogues anywhere you go..they're even over here,but I don't judge the whole nation against these lot..that wouldn't be fair. National pride is nothing to be ashamed of..the Brits are proud of their country,and well should be!