[cyphunk]

If it is a phenomenon it's only because of a different phenomenon you may not perceive: the incessant portrayal as US=Gods Country. This is pushed so much that many may see it worthwhile to counter and put it in check with "Come on, it's not that great... see XYZ"

[gametheoretic]

Fair; I was under the impression most of that talk stayed in-house, so to speak. Are you referring to portrayals just by Americans which reach British shores, or portrayals by Britons as well?