[RFH]

Again, because a "highly influencial" person has particular beliefs does not mean all people of that nation think that way. James Carville was a highly influencial member of the Clinton administration and you could get some horrendous quotes from him - is that a fair indicator of American thinking?

No, but 49% of the US voted for Al Gore. So, almost 50% of the US has "James Carville" beliefs. Fair indicator of American thinking? Probably. Unfortunately.

[Semper]

Just because people voted for Algore does not mean they think like James Carville - in fact there is a good arguement that they don't think at all.