in the Marxian theory of imperialism that follows Lenin, Bukharin, Luxemburg, _et al_, a country can be in dominant part of the social system of the world imperialism without having an imperialistic foreign policy itself. Is Ireland a counter-example? -- Jim Devine "Segui il tuo corso, e lascia dir le genti." (Go your own way and let people talk.) -- Karl, paraphrasing Dante.