dumbgaytheist

Oh that's all.

You've got to be kidding. In Europe, hating America is considered high fashion. I sometimes wish Hollywood and rock n roll hadn't caused such an interest in us as cultural exporters. We know next to nothing about other countries politics, yet half the time I argue with someone here about American politics, they turn out to be British, Canadian, Australian, or Swedish.

Like it or not, much of the world has a love-hate infatuation with America. Some may be happily oblivious, but we're under the microscope of non-Americans more than I personally enjoy.

30 years ago I was in France and was refused service in a restaurant and treated badly by the staff just because my family was American. Things haven't improved, especially post G W Bush.

We'll make sure we forget all about their Goldman Sachs affiliations when they're appointed to seats of office in the next administration, regardless of party.

What a great answer.

Wow, Tommy! Didn't expect you here, so I don't have a good question prepared!

Umm, let's see...Can you give us a brief anecdote of something the great Les Paul did or said that left an impression on you? You probably have a whole quiver of those.

Thank you for showing the world a concrete example of passion and mastery. You're so fun to watch and listen to, and will continue to inspire for many generations, I'm utterly convinced.