Eastern Europeans to back US over Iraq in new letter (10 NEW Countries)

Agence France-Presse | 2/05/03

[RobFromGa]

Thank You

Albania, Croatia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

[el_texicano]

Don't ya just love the smell of roasted "frog" (french) in the morning.

Saw last night a congress-critter (R) proposing legislation for the US to boycott the Paris Air Show.

If the frogs aren't careful, these screws will get tighter and tighter until even they have to admit they are irrelevant.

[Semper Paratus]

Albania, Croatia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

The alliance of Ia's against the Axis of Weasels.

[xzins]

Does this mean we'll get their judges' votes at Olypic Ice Skating events?

Isn't that the best way to judge international alignments?!!

[kidd]

Albania?

"In 1990 Albania ended 44 years of xenophobic communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as corrupt governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, a dilapidated infrastructure, widespread gangsterism, and disruptive political opponents. International observers judged local elections in 2001 to be acceptable and a step toward democratic development, but identified serious deficiencies which should be addressed through reforms in the Albanian electoral code.

Religions:
Muslim 70%, Albanian Orthodox 20%, Roman Catholic 10% note: all mosques and churches were closed in 1967 and religious observances prohibited; in November 1990, Albania began allowing private religious practice."

Source: http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/al.html

[petuniasevan]

It would have been impossible to imagine only 15 years ago:

Former Iron Curtain countries on our side.

They, better than anyone, know what's at stake.

[RobFromGa]

The alliance of Ia's-- I love it!

[TontoKowalski]

Thanks for this wonderful article. Much to the press' chagrin, the story is shifting from "US Out of Step with Europe" to "France and Germany Out of Step with World Democracies."

[RobFromGa]

France and Germany should not act so unilaterally-- they need to be more moderate and flexible-- like the USA. We're the ones who have made all of this happen, one step at a time.

And we will see it through to its only logical conclusion:

The total disarmament of Iraq and removal of a ruthless tyrant from power.

[xkaydet65]

All of the peoples of the Vilnius group suffered the torment of Communist rule. They recognize their liberation as being a result of American courage, power and determination.It seems they feel thatother peoples should be helped to freedom by those same qualities today.

Maybe if we had allowed France, Germany et. al. to fall under communism for half a century, and then be liberated by our determination we would have their support today as well.

[guitfiddlist]

Ten central and eastern European countries are set to bravely publish a joint letter of support for US policy on Iraq

No disrespect intended towards these countries - but they're no fools - they know where they want to be, as we let the world know we are choosing up sides. Do they want to be with the US - a superpower that had demonstrated more benevolence and generosity than any other world dominator in history? Or a bunch of sniveling, traitorous, arrogant and self-serving pissant wannabe's (Did I miss anything?), who have given us multiple world wars and traitorous sell-outs - and who will be increasingly shown to be up to their armpits in illicit commerce with Iraq.

Chances are - they say the steely look in Bush's eyes at the State of the Union - and are streaming over to our side - with not a little bit of well-justified trepidation in their hearts, about defying our overwhelmingly justified cause.

[guitfiddlist]

...they say the steely look in Bush's eyes...

Oops.."they saw the steely look in Bush's eyes"

[geedee]

We're the ones who have made all of this happen, one step at a time.

Our "moron" President is sure lucky, huh?

Lesson learned? Charles H. Spurgeon said it best . . . "None are more unjust in their judgments of others, than those who have a high opinion of themselves."

Our wily, Texas "moron" is showing those Euro-elites a few diplomatic dance steps and they'd best pay attention. Our man doesn't play games.

[Go Gordon]

Don't ya just love the smell of roasted "frog" (french) in the morning.

Gives a new meaning to the phrase "French Toast"

[Uncle Miltie]

"The alliance of Ia's against the Axis of Weasels."

Where do the Stans stand?

[nypokerface]

It's starting to look like Germany and France are the ones acting unilaterally.

[concerned about politics]

If the frogs aren't careful, these screws will get tighter and tighter until even they have to admit they are irrelevant.

Last night on Fox, it was reported the terrorist who fled to Iraq use France as a stopping area as they pass through Europe. France has something like 50 known terrorist cells, and it's not been widly reported they too have found Riacin in an apartment there.
France also once built nuclar power for Iraq.
Hey France, isn't immigration great - not?
PS, the nation of Islam has claimed France and Germany as theirs.

[concerned about politics]

France and Germany should not act so unilaterally--

LOL. Good point!

[fishtank]

Boycott the air show and attend one in a friendly country.