[Vigilanteman]

Agreed. The gist of the article is the Brits have a much longer history and tradition as colonial powers. Americans have neither the experience nor the desire. Which is why Bush is now talking to the armies of India and Pakistan about taking over peacekeeping duties in Iraq. Now that Saddam is gone, we have bigger fish to fry.

[Pukka Puck]

No, the gist of the article is that Americans suck.