I am editing this piece because most of the comments that I have received deal with current American domestic affairs; not the historical perspective of my post. I avoid any reference to, or offer any opinion on, current American affairs because such is well outside the scope of my post. It is an article about historical relationships between America and Britain and Europe; not a post on current affairs. Britain,and Europe, have always had a love-hate relationship with America, and for as long... Sign in to see full entry.