Greatest Ally or Lapdog?

**Divinus Arma** · 06-25-2005, 02:36

Britain:

The greatest ally to the United States?

or

A pet?

**JAG** · 06-25-2005, 02:46

Gah!

Although we can toe the US administration line a bit too much at times - we do have stark differences on certain issues, such as climate change, and we let that be known. So most definitely not a complete lapdog.

We are a strong ally to the US and I think almost all in the UK - even when there is a US administration in the white house we loath almost universally like there is at the moment - want and are grateful for that. Everyone in both countries benefits from the strong alliance and I also think it has proved good for both nations, I wouldn't want to see it broken. However, we do have other big allies, it isn't soley the US.

**t1master** · 06-25-2005, 02:48

is it tow or toe? it could be both

i think we are like brothers, along with the aussies, we might not agree with each other all the time, and like to bicker and argue, but when push comes to shove we basically value the same things, and have each other's back...

edit: gah!

**JAG** · 06-25-2005, 03:22

To toe the line is perfectly fine english, it does not have to be spelt tow. :p

**Byzantine Prince** · 06-25-2005, 03:34

I don't think Britain is a pet of the US. That role is taken by Canada.

**bmolsson** · 06-25-2005, 03:35

UK is waiting for the opportunity to get the renegade colony back in line. Just wait to when the guard is down.....

**PanzerJaeger** · 06-25-2005, 07:02

I don't think Britain is a pet of the US. That role is taken by Canada.

Hardly!

Britain is a strong country, even though they seem to be dismantling their military(

), and definately not in America's pocket.

The Anglo-American alliance (which includes Australia and Canada) is a huge force for good in the world.

**Revelation** · 06-28-2005, 13:32

Originally Posted by t1master

is it tow or toe? it could be both

i think we are like brothers, along with the aussies, we might not agree with each other all the time, and like to bicker and argue, but when push comes to shove we basically value the same things, and have each other's back...

edit: gah!

Not all Aussies mate, not by a long shot!

**King of Atlantis** · 06-28-2005, 14:54

England is definatley an ally. If america was attacked by some country, i would know that the british would be right there for us. Cant really say that about a lot of other countries.

**Samurai Waki** · 06-28-2005, 17:58

In a lot of senses it almost makes you a little happy that we became such close nations during WWII. My Grandfather on my Mothers side of the Family was an RAF Pilot in Myanmar (Burma) and my Two Great Uncles and Grand Fathers were US Marines who served in the Phillipines (one was captured and put on the Baataan death march). When they talked to each other they would always mention war stories, and they'd never really compare themselves to one another, but it was really amazing that Four Very Different People could be brought together and be nearly best friends by one event.