I did not know you could bribe whole nations.
Not only that both are now trying to form an axis with China.
As sovereign countries they have a theoretical right to ally with what ever forces they wish. Being belligerent about it will probably just reinforce their position.
Not what I would call neutral.
So you think we should be at war with the rest of the world? Do you think Bush actually had that in mind when he proposed a strict dichotomy in this war?
Theoretically if he did, then it would at least be principled to propose such a dichotomy (though it would still be naïve philosophically, and impractical), but I don't think he did. I think it was just demagoguery since the line was directed at this nation and has not been applied universally in dealings with other nations.
So either Bush is impractical and naïve, or he is a demagogue from my perspective. I don't think he's an idiot, so I'll go with demagogue. Because our nation is morphing into a pure democracy Bush has to be a demagogue. I don't hold it against him; I just wish it wasn't happening.
And appeasing them would do the same. But I am glad Bush has threatened sanctions on the EU if they do that.
I would rather be at war with the whole world than let terrorists attack us or the chicoms get any more NATO war tech than they already got right now.