British influencing the US election

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Originally posted by kiania
Speaking as a brit, we have every right to influence the americans.

America believes it rules the world, and as it has the money, it can afford the nukes to continue its dreams. But influencing an election, we can get someone good in power who actually cares about the planet we call home, instead of just more money.

Kiania, I personally thought you were a really cool person... and still do so dont take this as a personal attack, but I cant disagree more.

British citizens have zero right in trying to force/persuade/embarass someone into voting how you want. I would be ashamed of myself if I wrote to one of you during your parlimentary elections and told you that you had to vote for so and so.

Finally if you really think that Kerry gives a damn about Britain, you're really mistaken. Kerry cares about being in power, he cares about money. Hell he said that he made his money by marrying up, and I really dont think anyone can say he wasnt serious.

I've recieved a letter from a British citizen urging me to vote for Kerry, but I have to step back and ask myself:

1- Does the Brit know what the heck they're talking about when they write me saying that "Kerry believes in limited governanse (sic) and that's better for us all"?

2- While I value the opinions of our Canadian and British allies, what right do you have to tell me... a citizen of the US to vote how you want me to vote? Shouldnt you be off trying to vote or hold referendums in your own countries to elect leaders to pressure the US.

Oh lastly on the nukes, Britian has nuclear weapons as well. Over 100. While the US, France, Russia, China all have a lot more than that, 1 nuke is all you need to be a player. So Im really not sure your argument holds up, especially about the environment... since your neighbor, the French, still test.