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American politicians always miss the point when they try to export 'American values' to other countries.

People aren't interested in democracy, freedom of expression, opportunity and equality. What they really want to copy from the American social model is the ability to watch endless re-runs of Cheers, drink cheap beer and spend their free time building machines that fire pumpkins into space.

Think about it. What sounds better to you: "Operation Enduring Freedom" or "Project Pumpkin"?

The Economist: Pumpkin-shooting

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