[freedumb2003]

Germany opposed the Iraq war, but is actively on Americas side in the war on terrorism.

It has no choice -- witness Spain. If it doesn't cooperate in stopping the WOT it can and will be one of the necxt targets. Don't forget Hamburg's role in 9/11. Germany may hate America (witness the last presidential election, their lack of support on Iraq, etc.) but the LOVE our money.

Let the EU pay for its own military. We have no debt to pay to keep our troops there to help its economy or butress it.

Now that Spain has shown its true colors, all od Old Europe can strangle on it own socilaist economic mailaise.

[Michael81Dus]

The "they" means "we" for me. I´m a Euroweenie, a lazy socialist bratwurst-eating POS who hates America, and seeks to replace the US constitution with a wishy-washy-EU-paper and who wants Bush out of office. Yeah. Have I forgotten to mention one of the prejudices against Europeans? LOL

Hey, there are European FReepers out as well! I´m one of them, and even though I strongly support the alliance with the US, I want us to increase our defense spendings.

What was Hamburgs role in 9/11? It could have happened in London, Paris, Stockholm, Vienna, Atlanta, Vancouver or San Diego. Free societies are vulnerable. And we´re tightening security. The attack on 9/11 was not directed against America. It was directed against the entire civilized world against Europe and America (the confirmation came on 3/11/04). But we shouldn´t lose our head in our response. The international alliance against Afghanistans regime was great, and we (Europe and America) should intensify our efforts to fight those who wish to destroy us.

Michael