Derek Copeland wrote:
One of the problems is that it is quite difficult to
get anything published in the mainstream US media that
doesn't support the 'America is wonderful' theme. I
have tried!

Oh bull****. The Denver Post, a very mainstream paper, is often
critical of the direction the US is going, as is National Public Radio,
PBS, CNN and even The Discovery Channel, to wit:
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence...k=fsmain_feat4

Derek, in general I agree with you, but jingoism is definitely on the
wane in the US.


Anyway don't worry Shawn, as shall be going back to
kicking the PW-5 and supporting Club Class gliding
shortly.

Yes!

Shawn