[Dog Gone]

The EU would be worth saving if it expelled France, perhaps. But they are the driving force behind it, and it's pretty clear from Chirac's tirade this week that he sees the EU as an extension of French foreign policy.

That foreign policy included a prolonged attempt to deprive Turkey of NATO defensive equipment, which ought to give the Turks some pause for thought.

The EU also seeks to control social policy in the member nations. I believe I read that Turkey abolished the death penalty in an attempt to comply with EU requirments. Caving in to the EU while standing up to the US on troop transit sends mixed signals, from my perspective.

[a_Turk]

>> The EU would be worth saving if it expelled France, perhaps. But they are the driving force behind it, and it's pretty clear from Chirac's tirade this week that he sees the EU as an extension of French foreign policy.

Great American phrase: A leader shuld turn and look back every once in a while to make sure that there are actually folks left to be led..

The leadership of France is obviously questionable at this time. I saw their NATO ambassador insult the Bulgarians by saying: "Young Europe should be quiet and let her elders handle this."

>> That foreign policy included a prolonged attempt to deprive Turkey of NATO defensive equipment

We held out by a year and a half longer than the US on that. Yes, you're right, it is a sign of French and German designs at Empire. It won't succeed.

>> I believe I read that Turkey abolished the death penalty in an attempt to comply with EU requirments.

True, abolished except in war or near war situations. Hehee..