[uncbob]

As far as NATO's concerned, from what I understand, that's exactly what the French are after so they can build a separate European military force. Very interesting times indeed. And I thought I'd seen it all... (just kidding...)

They gonna get their people to give up all the socialistic goodies to pay for it

[Elenya]

They gonna get their people to give up all the socialistic goodies to pay for it

Absolutely. It is gonna cost lots of money and the goodies will have to go. It's anybody's guess how the people will react. On the other hand, it could be the fatal blow to the socialist system. Nostradamus anybody?