On 28 Aug 2003 09:48:14 -0700, Ken  ...
>

I'm with you up to this point, but


>They [British] are sometimes
>confused by the subtle nuances of that burdensome language named
>"English" spoken in the US.
>

"subtle nuances" and US? 
American English is as subtle as a Jim Carrey(*) movie.




* Yes Jason I know, Ontario in fact.




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