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2017-05-28 Europe

Merkel: The US is no longer a reliable ally and Europe's destiny is 'in our own hands'

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Posted by gorb 2017-05-28 18:05|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 'In your own hands' and about time.

Posted by Bobby 2017-05-28 18:29|| 2017-05-28 18:29|| Front Page Top

#2 After Hitler the Germs were in the hands of Russia on one side of the Iron Curtain and the US on the other side.

The first thing Merkel does when the Germs are finally united again is allow an Islamic invasion.

Your poeple are not in your their own hands for Alah is now your master.

Posted by Nero White 3083 2017-05-28 18:54|| 2017-05-28 18:54|| Front Page Top

#3 But while six of the seven renewed their commitment to the 2015 Paris accord on climate change, Trump said he needed more time to decide.

During his election campaign, Trump frequently questioned the value of the EU, welcomed Britain’s vote to leave the bloc and spoke positively of anti-EU politicians such as the French far-right leader Marine Le Pen.

Merkel said the result of the talks, which she described as “six against one”, was “very difficult, if not to say very unsatisfactory”. Trump was more positive on Twitter, saying: “Just returned from Europe. Trip was a great success for America. Hard work but big results!”

Amazing the extent to which "True Believers"™ will hissy fit.

Posted by Anomalous Sources 2017-05-28 19:48|| 2017-05-28 19:48|| Front Page Top

#4 Germany hasn't exactly been a reliable ally for quite some time now.

Posted by Chantry 2017-05-28 19:53|| 2017-05-28 19:53|| Front Page Top

#5 Angela traf sich mit keinem anderen als Barack Obama vor dem Treffen mit Präsident Trump während seiner ersten internationalen Tour als Präsident. The Germans are the worst. Fake medai rules there. Frau Merkel can't deal with an alph male. Same problem with Putin.

Posted by Dale 2017-05-28 20:38|| 2017-05-28 20:38|| Front Page Top

#6 Merkel et al have saddled their economies with expensive energy and Trump has refused to do the same. Which will have got Merkel upset.

Then add in the huge cost of a few million un-employable migrants and Germany is in for some difficult economic times.

Posted by phil_b 2017-05-28 21:47|| 2017-05-28 21:47|| Front Page Top

#7 Her comments mark a potentially radical shift in US-German relations, as well as the US' relationship with Western Europe as a whole.

How about, no free lunch. See to your own defense. And no we won't commit nuclear suicide in your defense.

Posted by Procopius2k 2017-05-28 23:00|| 2017-05-28 23:00|| Front Page Top

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