[philosofy123]

I believe he merely said that allowing nations who had not helped us out with troops in Iraq would be exposing ourselves to national security risks

If Canada, France, and Germany are not a security risk in fighting along side our troupes in Afghanistan, what logic do you or Wolfowitz have that they would be a threat to security. The threat to security is the Moslem fanatics who are blowing up the oil pipelines, and the power lines. Do you suppose if a Canadian firm sent a bunch of engineers to do some work in Baghdad, they will go out and blow things up? Do you remember the American soldier that tossed a grenade at his colleagues’ tent in Afghanistan? That was a Moslem American soldier. We need to be honest with our selves as far who our friend is, and who our enemy is. I know for damn sure that our (all the West) common enemy is fanatical Islam. If we are to get FULL cooperation from our allies, we need to start to learn not insult them.

[At _War_With_Liberals]

"I believe he merely said that allowing nations who had not helped us out with troops in Iraq would be exposing ourselves to national security risks"

Not my comment.

[vanmorrison]

If the Canucks want to be considered as full partners in our War On Terror, then they ought to make a full commitment to the war effort, not just where they find it to be politically convenient. At this point in time, Afghanistan is a sideshow. The real battle is now joined in Iraq. And those who have put the most on the line in Iraq, i.e., soldiers in the field, deserve to participate in its rebuilding process.

After the Pacific War against Japan, we were the sole administrators of Japan after the War's end. The British, Australians, Chinese, Dutch, and Russians also contributed, but we contributed more by far. Our greater contribution and sacrifice entitled the US to our post-war position. I see no difference here.

[At _War_With_Liberals]

"If we are to get FULL cooperation from our allies, we need to start to learn not insult them."

Old Europe disingenuously screwed us on a world stage when Powell and Rumsfeld were there, revealing that they had formed new alliances over the last few years in meetings behind our back.

Your comment is naive or socialist boot licking.

[been_lurking]

It's US taxpayer's money being spent on these contracts. The US decides who gets the contracts.

I know how much that must pain you, but trust me, you will get over it.

[RJL]

If we are to get FULL cooperation from our allies, we need to start to learn not insult them.

Well said! When will France, Germany, Russia and especially Canada quit insulting us, and start cooperating with America?