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To: Pelayo
As sovereign countries they have a theoretical right to ally with what ever forces they wish. Being belligerent about it will probably just reinforce their position.

And appeasing them would do the same. But I am glad Bush has threatened sanctions on the EU if they do that.

I would rather be at war with the whole world than let terrorists attack us or the chicoms get any more NATO war tech than they already got right now.

417 posted on 05/22/2005 7:52:24 PM PDT by Paul_Denton (Get the U.N. out of the U.S. and U.S. out of the U.N.!)
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To: Paul_Denton
And appeasing them would do the same.

So the only options are appeasing or threatening? I'm glade Bush knows there is more to diplomacy then that. I just wish we didn't live in a system that forces him to genuflect to the ignorance and passions of the herd for votes. It's sets up a bad precedent, and an expectation for action which he cannot take and which would in the long run be counter productive.

Obi-Wan's line about being loyal to democracy is stupid for a zeal for narrow absolutism, and false dichotomies is something historically democratic majorities share with Sith lords.

418 posted on 05/22/2005 9:56:03 PM PDT by Pelayo ("If there is hope... it lies in the quixotics." - Me)
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