'Old Europe' feels business impact of opposing war

The Christian Science Monitor ^ | May 09, 2003 | Andreas Tzortzis

[The Glaswegian]

He adds "I was also against the war," says Vietz. "But I would have said it differently."

Yet the outcome would have been exactly the same Herr Vietz.

[Criminal Number 18F]

Let me get this straight -- he had a deal with Saddam for a few millions worth of pipeline maintenance machinery, and now it's off.

Jolly rotten to be him, eh?

d.o.l.

Criminal Number 18F

[nopardons]

Let's see if I get this right. Vietz was against the war, but he's angry that he's stuck with his whatever, becuase his government ( whom I bet he helped vote in !)was also against the war. He thinks that the Iraqis are just like Germans ? Yes, their dictator also killed a bunch of people, because of their religion, just as did Hitler.

French and German businessmen think that " eventually " things'll get back to " normal " and they, because of " old " dealings( with people no longer in power ! ), will be welcomed back, with open arms, once things settle down ( those pesky Americans get out of the way ) a bit ? These people are delusional !

[wgeorge2001]

"The arrogance of socialists worldwide never fails to amaze me. All contracts should be awarded to the coalition of the willing."

I've got to admit, this reply is downright funny. First, damn socialists. Then, damn the free market, let's keep it
for ourselves.
Drew Garrett

Again, the arrogance of the socialist movement is monumental hypocrisy. An old business principle is to do business with those who are like-minded, helpful and honest.
To do business with those who hate you is foolish at best.

[wgeorge2001]

"I've got to admit, this reply is downright funny. First, damn socialists. Then, damn the free market, let's keep it
for ourselves."
Drew Garrett

No,Drew. You misinterpret what I mean. Simply put, the people who did not go with us against Iraq , even blocking all efforts using the U.N. socialist and despotic nations, do not deserve to have any part in restructuring Iraq. Why, because while we would rebuild, they would destroy and block all efforts to success and play partisan politics.
Nations,like people, can do evil or good. Those who supported us are with us; the coalition of the willing only should help rebuild Iraq.