flipper:

I find that a rather fascinating story

Yes, but just because the dumbass of the story it's me. ;-)

and it might explain why people
over there who only 'hear' about the US have a different view.

Definitely. They have no idea whatsoever. Tourists full of ****. As I were.


Excuse me if I just glimpsed at your other answer.
Answer it tomorrow. Too late, going bed. Doh.