I didn't think this forum was about politics. And if we want to talk about why countries are the way they are now, lets look at Australia. Why do you think we speak english and not japanese? It isn't because Australia did the right thing and looked after our northern coastline. It was the US fleet sitting in the Pacific that prevented the japanese from invading our shores. And do you have any idea of why our economy is booming? You don't? Well there is a legitimate reason for your lack of knowledge of our astounding economy.... Because it our astounding economy doesn't exist! So before we start making 'snide comments' as you put it, maybe we should get off our soap boxes don't you think?

End of the day, his opinion is his opinion. If you don't like it, don't worry about it. We are all adults are we not?