The thing is, is that political differences aside, most politicians are rational, as are most people. Hitler was not. Pre invasion, it was more that Nazism was a fantasy religious cult. Further to his own Generals and those that knew him best, Hitler was crazy. At first it was ascribe as a genius, later a madman. But, he was always that. Throw in ten years of power and the mental morings were well cut.
Now, because Hitler was crazy, he did things early in the war, that resulted in success because no rational military or political leader could of predicted.
As an aside, this is the best explanation of the Tet offensive by the Viet Cong, which caught American leadership and South Vietnam by surprise. It didn't make sense, and the VC where effivly whiped out afterwards.
Also the Battle of the Bulge which was a return to Hitlers early notions of sudden strike. Of course by then, the Allies were somewhat familiar with Hitlers hand on military affairs and recovered.
Anyways, I don't get the reason France and Germany don't understand and more support an more agressive policy against these Muslim crazy guys. They need to go. (Frankly, I think Islam needs to go. It's a form of brain damage) I think I pointed out the Netherlands is quietly pulling more than it's share. Good on you. I've been to the Netherlands five or so times and have enjoyed it. I like the Dutch, they are solid, tempered people and have a good dry humor.
By ‘us’, I meant Europeans in general, but sure, I agree with your comments about the Dutch. The humour is similar to British, and all of the Anglo-Saxon and Scandavanian peoples seem to show a good affinity with one another.
The Dutch do have about 1500-2000 troops in Afghanistan i think, based near the British command in the South. All good blokes.
With land connections to Russia and the Middle East, it was always going to be difficult to manage immigration, especially with the Schengen Passport Free Zone. I think what is needed is to introduce certain citizenship tests for newly arrived migrants, making sure they dont just arrive and set up their own enclave as has been the case.
When Westerners move to a different country they are expected to adjust to the local culture and customs; they same must be expected of migrants coming into Europe.