[Kozak]

We should focus on an effective North American missile defense shield,

Like thats going to happen.

Oh yeah and a big FU to those in Poland and the Czech Republic that put it on the line to be our Allies in this. Only an IDIOT would not seek accommodation with Russia and Iran now.

[americanophile]

Actually, the ones that have put it on the line for us have been the British and the Canadians, as usual. I give Poland, the Czech Republic and other states thanks for their cooperation and sacrifices...but if Europe (collectively) doesn’t regard either Russia or rogue states like Iran as threats, then why should we insist on a U.S.-funded missle shield?

[lentulusgracchus]

Agree-with-you bump. We can't break it off in allies again like we did in Viet Nam. Twice in two generations? We'll never live it down -- and it'll come back to us, guaranteed.

Screw the 'Rats, we need to step up and remember our friends. That's what real leadership is. That's what people with testicles do.