[Star Traveler]

Well, what I would like to know is what the “or else” is — that Europe is holding over the head of the United States — if it does not comply with their demands.

And then, I would like to know the alternatives to offset the their apparent “blackmail” of the U.S. It would appear that Europe may have the U.S. over a barrel and the U.S. may have to come under their demands for jurisdiction...

[Secret Agent Man]

Europe is just as broke, if not more so, than we are. They have nothing to hang over us. They have incredible debts as well. And of course they do, most are socialist societies - no kidding.

[EBH]

Reason for the White House snub?

[Cheetahcat]

“And then, I would like to know the alternatives to offset the their apparent “blackmail” of the U.S. It would appear that Europe may have the U.S. over a barrel and the U.S. may have to come under their demands for jurisdiction...”

They have nothing we need except some Wine and Cheese Oops and German cars I think we have a better bargaining stick here with our market at risk for them.