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2006-12-17 Europe

Afghanistan could sound death knell for Nato, says Carrington

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Posted by 3dc 2006-12-17 10:53|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Carrington's right. Most of the NATO members are hangers-on who contribute almost nothing. Screw them. Let them pony up the cash for their own defense from now on. They've been riding on our backs for too damned long.

Posted by mac 2006-12-17 11:14|| 2006-12-17 11:14|| Front Page Top

#2 I look on it as a wonderful opportunity.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-12-17 11:23|| 2006-12-17 11:23|| Front Page Top

#3 "...Nato's future had been plunged into doubt by the refusal of so many of its members to send troops into the most dangerous areas in the south."

That pretty much sums up all one really needs to know about the so-called "leaders" of most of Europe.

Posted by Mark Z 2006-12-17 11:32|| 2006-12-17 11:32|| Front Page Top

#4 "I think we ought to ask ourselves what on earth Nato is for?"

It's to let France veto the use of American power.

Posted by Rob Crawford">Rob Crawford 2006-12-17 17:56|| http://www.kloognome.com/]">[http://www.kloognome.com/] 2006-12-17 17:56|| Front Page Top

#5 What kind of signal would that send Putin?

Posted by Danking70 2006-12-17 18:19|| 2006-12-17 18:19|| Front Page Top

#6 That he's welcome to Germany and France if he can get there without going through Poland.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-12-17 18:25|| 2006-12-17 18:25|| Front Page Top

#7 Let it, and good riddance. If the West survives the latest Islamist assault, it will not be with any of the existing, antiquated alliances. I wonder if it will even be with the existing 'government' in Washington. Read Gates of Vienna:
The Government is Not Your Friend

Posted by SR-71 2006-12-17 21:18|| 2006-12-17 21:18|| Front Page Top

#8 Thanks for the reference SR-71. This is a worthwhile read for everyone. I think this is very close to the truth. That's why we have to jump on this shit in airports and airplanes. We can't allow our freedom to be infringed. We can do everything we can collectively to stop this nonsense and keep these bastards off planes. How? If other airlines do not respond as US Air has, get up and leave the plane. Let them choose whether they cater to 250 paying customers or six assholes. Done several times, their decision will be easily made.

Posted by SpecOp35 2006-12-17 21:38|| 2006-12-17 21:38|| Front Page Top

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