US political blogger Glenn Reynolds, who runs Instapundit.com, has written his latest column for Guardian Unlimited. He writes:
Last week's column mentioned George Bush's "Anglosphere-heavy coalition". I think it's worth taking a moment to note the importance of the Anglosphere in today's world, and the deeper divisions it reflects.
Columnist James Bennett defines the "Anglosphere" as follows: "This term, which can be defined briefly as the set of English-speaking, Common Law nations, implies far more than merely the sum of all persons who employ English as a first or second language. To be part of the Anglosphere requires adherence to the fundamental customs and values that form the core of English-speaking cultures. These include individualism, rule of law, honouring contracts and covenants, and the elevation of freedom to the first rank of political and cultural values."
Read on here, and catch up with Guardian Unlimited's special report on the US election here. If you missed the last piece by leftwing blogger Markos Moulitsas, you can read it here.
