Anglo-Saxon attitudes

I have recently posted an e-mail on a Francophone SF mailing list. I asked why they often use the word "Anglo-Saxon" talking of US or British literature, when it is - IMHO - completely inappropriate. I proposed "Anglophone", but someone explained to me that "Anglo-Saxon" is used ONLY for US and British literature, leaving aside Canadian, Australian etc. ones. This, they explained, because these two countries have a certain "cultural unity" that distinguishes them from other territories of the British Empire. 

So, what do you make of it? And what about science fiction? Do you think there is a "cultural unity" between Britain and US?

PS: Please, feel free to invite anyone who might be interested

(From Anti-Bush League on Flickr)

 

30. Rome was not built in one term.
29. 4 more wars; we know what's good for you.
28. Saddam was bad, very very bad.
27. Kill first, blame Clinton later.
26. We don’t need no education, just da Bible, da flag and da bomb.
25. Leave no crony behind!
24. Halliburton’s hiring!
23. Lying about war is a family value.
22. It’s what Jesus would do.
21. If it ain’t broke, we’ll fix that.
20. You don’t want to exercise your democratic rights now, do you?
19. Liberals will turn you into a homosexual devil worshipper.
18. Who would you rather sleep with—Ann Coulter or Hilary?
17. Help us free the world, one illegal invasion at a time.
16. Don’t have no healthcare—move to Canada or Russia.
15. We need a man who can act—not think!
14. We love diplomacy—unless the country can’t defend itself and big money is involved.
13. Orwell was wrong—by about 20 years.
12. Cause even your brother might be a terrist.
11. A vote for Kerry is a vote for Bush—we’ll see to that.
10. Peace is for pussies.
9. Evolution is not part of our plan.
8. The rule of law, the Geneva Convention--that's so Old Europe.
7. Care about the environment--hug a tree.
6. Get rid of liberals forever, support the Patriot Act.
5. Admit it; we offer the best entertainment value.
4. Be skeered; be very skeered.
3. Better halftime shows, we promise!
2. Why settle for 1 boob, when you can have two.
1. What? You wanna go back to reality?