What I'm trying to say, is that friendship is a relative term. It's obviously used in a different sense when refering to nations, but the implication is the same.
Obviously, we can't ask the UK over to Join US and Mexico for a few beers while we watch Monday Night Football, but what terminology would you use?
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[This message has been edited by Ronn_Bman (edited 10-14-2001).]