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2007-08-03 Europe

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Posted by lotp 2007-08-03 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top
File under: Global Jihad

#1 The EU is not in an advisory role here.

Posted by newc">newc 2007-08-03 00:24|| 2007-08-03 00:24|| Front Page Top

#2 F**k these ignorant, whining EU bastards. If they had even one functioning brain cell, they'd be eager to do this to protect themselves also. Do the fools not believe the Islamos would not like to take out a port in the EU as well as the US? Just one container with a nuke aboard could cause a very bad day. So much worse than a bridge going down. Can you imagine the city of Seattle, San Francisco, Long Beach or Miami just disappearing because one can't be troubled to check each and every container? The damn delay and cost to the importers is quite justified for our protection. Either do it or drop out of the game. We don't give a flying f**k about your opinions.

Posted by Woozle Elmeter2970 2007-08-03 00:56|| 2007-08-03 00:56|| Front Page Top

#3 Seattle, San Francisco

Mixed feelings. How about Berzerkly? I know it is not a port...

Posted by twobyfour 2007-08-03 02:50|| 2007-08-03 02:50|| Front Page Top

#4 László Kovács obviously benefits directly from the EU Accent Marks Subsidy

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-08-03 06:54|| 2007-08-03 06:54|| Front Page Top

#5 The European Commission said the law, which would take effect within five years, would place a very heavy financial burden on EU business and ultimately its taxpayers

Perhaps lowering other ~~taxes~~ 'financial burdens' is an option, László?

Posted by Raj 2007-08-03 08:06|| 2007-08-03 08:06|| Front Page Top

#6 US cargo importers have attacked the measure

Take away their import license. Yesterday.

Posted by Icerigger">Icerigger 2007-08-03 10:06|| http://coonlakebeach.com/support_mn_troops.htm]">[http://coonlakebeach.com/support_mn_troops.htm] 2007-08-03 10:06|| Front Page Top

#7 László Kovács, the European customs commissioner, said the unilateral action would force Europes taxpayers to foot the bill for US security.

Geez, now there's a switch. Pisses you off don't it, Lazlo? Now you know how we've felt for the last sixty years.

Posted by tu3031 2007-08-03 13:14|| 2007-08-03 13:14|| Front Page Top

#8 László Kovács obviously benefits directly from the EU Accent Marks Subsidy

LOL, Frank! Seriously, I do NOT think 100% is honestly "do-able," without significantly driving up the cost of doing bid-ness with China, Europe et. al. Of course, I see that as a feature, not a bug. I'm sick of poisoined dog food, lead-painted toys, etc. making their way to our markets. If I were a true cynic, I would almost wonder if China were trying to give us the financial version of "death by a thousand cuts" with all their export snafu's lately.

Posted by BA 2007-08-03 14:11|| 2007-08-03 14:11|| Front Page Top

#9 risk analysis

Sounds too much like [gasp] profiling. We'd better abandon it!

László Kovács obviously benefits directly from the EU Accent Marks Subsidy

And coming into the third turn it's Fraaank, Frank G. heading towards a neck and neck photofinish for Snark O' the Day!

Now you know how we've felt for the last sixty years.

"I guess the foot's on the other hand now, isn't it Kramer?" [/Airplane!]

without significantly driving up the cost of doing bid-ness with China

Stop, stop! Yer ripping my heart out!

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-08-03 21:21|| 2007-08-03 21:21|| Front Page Top

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