[ken5050]

Spain, who would have thunk it?.....bless 'em...after all, "cojones" is a Spanish word....

[Scott from the Left Coast]

Time now for Spain to start boosting it's military capability -- particularly their navy and air forces. They could be a damn good strategic ally with a strong military.

[apackof2]

Spain, who would have thunk it?.....

Interesting, Britain, Spain have historical ties to the colonies that have not been forgotton

[headsonpikes]

"Spain, who would have thunk it?"

They remember the Reconquista and the fleets of Suleiman.

No fools they.

[xm177e2]

Spain, who would have thunk it?

Countries with right-wing leaders have been supporting us. That's the general trend, France and Britain are the big exceptions, they're both special cases (the French do not have a pro-America side to their political spectrum, and Tony Blair is a 1-man political force). Analyzing these countries one-by-one for special insight into their national character is silly. Spain is with us because Aznar is right-wing; if there was a left-wing government, Spain would be blocking us, probably as shrilly as France/Germany are, but Spain would get about as much notice as Belgium.

[Let's Roll]

If any country would know what it's like to "co-exist" with muslims, it would be Spain. Centuries have not erased those bitter memories.

[MississippiMan]

I think offering the exile option is an absolutely horrific idea that leaves open the possibility of Bush leaving him alive to be a future thorn in our side just like his father did. I won't be a BIT surprised if Saddam declares tonight that he is going into exile. And then will begin the discussion, negotiation, conditions, etc. Dumb dumb dumb idea. He needs to be either killed or tried for crimes against humanity, not allowed to slink off somewhere, continue to live palatially, and then show back up later.

MM