> Colonial powers?  I was not aware that the USA was a
> colonial power?  the USA was a colony....

American Samoa and other Pacific islands. Perhaps not
a military colonial power, as in the old days of the European
empires, but a significant commercial presence in many
countries. Haiti, Panama, Mexico, South Korea etc. I'm
not aware of the full involvement of US commercial in those
countries and others, but you can bet there's some "toe the
line if you know what's good for you". How about icons
recognised the world over ? Mickey Mouse, Coke, Elvis....

--
http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList
mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu