The ugly Americans...

And no, I'm not actually talking about these two jokers...

And I am not talking about the legion of knowledgeable fellow American Reds out there - c'mon, you should know better...I wouldn't do that.

I am, however, talking about a number of newish Reds from these parts, for whom "listening and learning" seem to have the same impact it would on a six-year-old who's just downed a bag of sugar.

There's a very selfish, impatient kind of support that seems to have popped up recently. For some newer folks, they've inverted - scratch that, perverted - the relationship they should have with the club. Instead of being grateful to have found Liverpool, it's now how honored LFC (and by extension, our supporters' club here in NYC) should feel that I found it and expecting a flipping red carpet to be rolled out. And feeling how the club should do more for me because I could spend my money on tons of other things. And worst of all, it's all about what I care to bring to the table and not really giving a damn about listening or wanting to learn from other supporters.

Well, I've really had enough and needs to be nipped in the bud at all costs. It's ruining traditions; it's ruining the level of discussion; it's ruining our support. I've always likened being a Red to being a guest with an open invite to a huge party. Just because you're made welcome doesn't mean you have the right to immediately lunge for all the crab legs on the buffet table.

Show some respect. And fucking stop it already!