FatAssBR
am I missing something here?
Yes the exploitation of mineral ores in most South American countries by American corporations which devasted economies not too mention ripped apart families due to the thousands of uncompensated deaths and terminal illnesses. Also trade agreements (such as the pan-american agreement) and the support of dictatorships.
In more recent times they are still being exploited by American companies (such as Coca-Cola, responsible for a large number of deaths in Columbia) who prefer cheap labour to responsible employment.
As for the empire, I agree it is a blight on British history. I'm not saying the British are blameless but most British led atrocities where committed either under monarchies or right-wing governments.
As for Abu-Ghraib the information was witheld for several months by the US government whilst they tried to cover it up. It only came to light when information was leaked to international press. The people who repress this kind of information are not the kind of people who need to worry about laws, if it is deemed 'in the interest of national security' anything can be justified apparently.
Oh and for anyone who thinks that I am saying USA=bad Britain=good, that is not the case. Our major export is still weapons (as is the US's) and, yes, the British government has a lot to be ashamed about.
To quote Bill Hicks, "How de we (the US) know they (Iraq) have weapons? Well, we kept the receipts."
And for the person who mentioned the Falklands, that was a disgrace and would not have been fought if there wasn't an election.
Don't forget the lack of a viable state pension and the council tax rising faster than inflation 
