Godbert

Here some new american responses to Germanys refusal to start a preemtive war on a helpless country based on zero evidence:
(translated back from german)

Rumsfeld:
"Then there are 3 or 4 countries who have said the would do nothing" said rumsfeld talking about rebuilding Iraq after the war, "I think those are Libya, Cuba and Germany ...."

Daniel Coats (US embassador in Germany):
"We expect from a friend and ally not to impede us" said Coats and hinted at possible economic consequences. In the US " serious doubts have come up if Germany is still a reliable partner".
This is damaging the relations, "and certainly it is damaging for Germany"


This is the kind of "diplomacy" that's practiced towards an ally.

For the last few years american politicians, following the example of their leader, have been displaying a very endearing mixture of infantility and brain damage, that is almost certain to ensure international goodwill and demotivation of terrorists for decades to come.
I really hope american voters will appreciate this.

Danya

Old Europe strikes back. I don't know if this is the result of Rumsfeld diplomacy but it looks that way.

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That's one idea...filling Iraq with UN troops would make it difficult to drop bombs without serious consequences.