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I give up. I understand that you all think I am a deluded fool. You know, I really hope you are right, but I am afraid of what might happen if you are not.

The reason I worry about the countries mentioned, in part, is the rising anti-semitism in Europe, the behavior of the French regarding Iraq, the problems Russia has with it's muslim population, and the desire for these to create a counterforce to US "domination"...

If you can't think beyond the moment to see these (and more) ominous signs, I guess you wouldn't have been able to pack up and get out of Europe back in time to avoid a free train trip..