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2003-02-09 Iraq

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-02-09 09:30 am|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11133 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 We're witnessing the end of NATO here. The invocation of Article V (attack on one is an attack on all) by the US and the subsequent recognition that is was an empty Article utterly dismayed me.

I wonder what would have happened had the Soviets rolled over the German plains in the 70's-80's and the US had decided to renage on Article V "Alright Ivan, just let us get our troops out and Berlin is yours, ok?"

Perhaps Belgium has got some nasties to hide (as do the French and Germans) in Iraq?

Posted by Tony 2003-02-09 11:33:02|| 2003-02-09 11:33:02|| Front Page Top

#2 I doubt whether Belgium has anything to hide. Belgium has ceased to exist as independent country. It's nothing but the second vote of France in the EU, the UN etc...

Posted by Peter 2003-02-09 12:32:24|| 2003-02-09 12:32:24|| Front Page Top

#3 I agree with Belgium. It is about time the EU stood up for itself!

As an American, I don't always trust what Washington D.C. does elsewhere in the world. The federalization of authority in the EU will offer a counterbalance to any arrogant moves around the world by my guys and gals.
The U.S. needs Europe for economic reasons, so NATO must continue.

Posted by Bruce 2003-02-09 13:51:48|| [www.publicdebt.treas.gov/opd/opdpenny.htm] 2003-02-09 13:51:48|| Front Page Top

#4 NATO has been dead for 12 years. This is just confirmation of it. It's time for something new. Mind you, there are probably some in France who disagree with their country's stance, and those should not be forgotten when the crap really hits the fan in Europe one day.

Posted by Rw 2003-02-09 14:08:49|| 2003-02-09 14:08:49|| Front Page Top

#5 Bruce, you're absolutely right, Bush is not trustworthy. In fact, you should go to Iraq right now and prove Saddam doesn't have WMD yourself. And you might as well stay there to protect some buildings. I mean, after all, they wouldn't bomb you would they? Oh wait... the gummint can't be trusted.. better stay home.

Posted by yeah right 2003-02-09 14:18:03|| 2003-02-09 14:18:03|| Front Page Top

#6 Belgium is French in everything but name. We should just give them an enema for what they did in the Congo. Central Africa is screwed big time primarily because of these clowns and their colonial policies. There was, what, something like 12 high school grads in the Congo when they gave it independance.

Posted by Chuck 2003-02-09 20:56:51|| [www.simmins.org] 2003-02-09 20:56:51|| Front Page Top

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