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Dismay In Europe As Obama Ditches Missile Defence [Allies Stunned!]
London Times ^ | September 17, 2009

Posted on 09/17/2009 9:21:56 AM PDT by Steelfish

September 17, 2009

Dismay In Europe As Obama Ditches Missile Defence

Philippe Naughton and Tony Halpin in Moscow

President Obama dismayed America's allies in Europe and angered his political opponents at home today when he formally ditched plans to set up a missile defence shield in Poland and the Czech Republic.

The project had been close to the heart of Mr Obama's predecessor, President Bush, who had argued before leaving office in January that it was needed to defend against long-range ballistic missile attacks from rogue states such as Iran and North Korea.

But it had hobbled relations with Russia, which considered it both a security threat and an unnecessary political provocation in its own backyard.

At a White House appearance today, Mr Obama confirmed that the defence shield envisaged by the Bush Administration, involving a radar base in the Czech Republic and interceptor rockets sited in Poland, was being abandoned.

Instead, after a comprehensive review, he had decided to accept the advice of both the Defence Secretary, Robert Gates, and of the Chiefs of Staff opt for a "smarter, stronger and swifter" system involving both sea-based and land-based mobile interceptors.

(Excerpt) Read more at timesonline.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bho44; bhofascism; democrats; missiledefence; obama; obamaditches
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1 posted on 09/17/2009 9:21:56 AM PDT by Steelfish
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To: Steelfish

You think you’re stunned, you should be a true American watching what this character is doing to our country.


2 posted on 09/17/2009 9:23:15 AM PDT by TheClintons-STILLAnti-American (u)
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To: Steelfish

About time Euros learn who the real 0 is.

The love affair is dwindling :D


3 posted on 09/17/2009 9:23:45 AM PDT by WestCoastGal
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To: Steelfish

They did not believe the conservatives about Obama. They believed all the charges about racism. They sent all that money to support his campaign now reality is setting in. The real Obama is being shown as the curtain is removed.


4 posted on 09/17/2009 9:24:04 AM PDT by Parley Baer
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To: Steelfish

Hows that Hope and Change working for all you EU GorgeBushBeHaliburtonCheanySlapMonkey types?

Haaa! Obama throws Europe under the Bus!


5 posted on 09/17/2009 9:24:47 AM PDT by Leisler (It's going to be a hard, long winter)
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To: Steelfish

Y’all sorry about those outdoor Obama worship services yet?

YOU WILL BE.


6 posted on 09/17/2009 9:25:56 AM PDT by nina0113 (Sign seen at the rally: "Don't Tell Obama What Comes After Trillion".)
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To: Steelfish
I can't believe we are the surrender monkeys now.


7 posted on 09/17/2009 9:26:01 AM PDT by McGruff (Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency - Obama)
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To: Steelfish

Racists!


8 posted on 09/17/2009 9:27:03 AM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)
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To: Steelfish
How about that the Muslim is opening us for an attact from his favorite people the Russians and the Muslim terrorist..I hope everyone in this country that voted for this stooge of the commies is happy..
9 posted on 09/17/2009 9:27:07 AM PDT by PLD
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To: Leisler

Today is the 70th anniversary of the Soviet invasion of Poland. He is evil.


10 posted on 09/17/2009 9:27:48 AM PDT by massgopguy (I owe everything to George Bailey)
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To: Steelfish

Europe always wants less military.

You got it, but you don’t like it? WTF?


11 posted on 09/17/2009 9:28:57 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (NEXT: Sting ACORN on Voter Registration.)
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To: McGruff

No joke. Sarkozy slaps Iran with the back of his hand and our President wants to perform a Lewinsky on Amadinnerjacket.


12 posted on 09/17/2009 9:30:07 AM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)
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To: massgopguy

I could give a sh@t what western Europe feels, they deserve it. But I am sorely worried for eastern Europe.


13 posted on 09/17/2009 9:30:29 AM PDT by equalitybeforethelaw
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To: Steelfish

They should have seen it coming.


14 posted on 09/17/2009 9:30:40 AM PDT by b4its2late (Ignorance allows liberalism to prosper.)
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To: equalitybeforethelaw

To be honest, I am damn near tears for the people of Eastern Europe. I fear they are going to be raped again.


15 posted on 09/17/2009 9:31:28 AM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)
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To: Steelfish
Now we can have Peace In Our Time with Russia and Iran.

< waving worthless piece of paper>

We will need a Churchill for the 21st century after 4 years of Neville Obama.

16 posted on 09/17/2009 9:31:38 AM PDT by KarlInOhio ("I can run wild for six months ...after that, I have no expectation of success" - Admiral Obama-moto)
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To: massgopguy
Today is the 70th anniversary of the Soviet invasion of Poland. He is evil.

Yes, what in the heck is this administration trying to say???

Imho, there are two options - by releasing this news TODAY, they are either completely clueless or they really are evil. Neither option is comforting.
17 posted on 09/17/2009 9:32:17 AM PDT by khnyny (Can You Hear US Now?)
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To: WestCoastGal

Not sure—did you read any of the comments?


18 posted on 09/17/2009 9:32:17 AM PDT by cycle of discernment
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To: Steelfish
I now believe, as of today , that this president is deliberately trying to bring this country to it's knees. To bankrupt us and make us weak is the ultimate slap in the face.

His reason for such treachery eludes me for he will go down with us. American's have a different mindset than do other countries. I pray that we are not hit with a nuclear weapon.

19 posted on 09/17/2009 9:32:21 AM PDT by lucky american (Glenn Beck Rocks!!! Sarah Palin Too!!!)
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To: Steelfish

The usual Euro clowns are chirping in the Comments section that the world just became a more peaceful place. You look at that sort of self-deception and just shake your head. One “student of history” claims that because of this the Russian thread will recede. Sure it will. Just like 1939.


20 posted on 09/17/2009 9:33:48 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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