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2003-05-16 Europe

Schroeder Calls for End to Iraq Sanctions

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Posted by Anonymous 2003-05-16 07:38 am|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 So while Schroeder tries to mend fences with Powell Bush meets German opposition "crown prince" Roland Koch in the White House.

I know that Schroeder was not happy about this. And I doubt that Powell was.

It is a clear indication that the Bush administration doesn't really want to work with Schroeder again. Which would be fine if we had elections this year. Unfortunately the next German elections are due fall 2006 only. Could be a long wait.

Posted by True German Ally 2003-05-16 08:10:19|| 2003-05-16 08:10:19|| Front Page Top

#2 TGA--

In the end, the Adminstration WANTS to work with Germany...and wants not to work with France. Villepin's latest compaints about the US/UK media really are cries for help. They are positively al-Sahafian.

No surprise Schroeder (and the current German government) might take the opportunity to distinguish himself.

Posted by BMN 2003-05-16 08:53:50|| 2003-05-16 08:53:50|| Front Page Top

#3 I can only hope so but having waited 5 years I have my doubts that Schroeder will ever distinguish himself.
At least he seems to realize the blunders he made. But if the French isolation continues the French will try to embrace us more... and I'm not happy about this either.

Posted by True German Ally 2003-05-16 09:04:29|| 2003-05-16 09:04:29|| Front Page Top

#4 TGA--

I meant distinguish himself from Villepin. I am well aware that Schroeder is a dickhead.

Posted by BMN 2003-05-16 09:54:07|| 2003-05-16 09:54:07|| Front Page Top

#5 I have never seen that much political (and economical) disorientation in Germany. Nobody in the government seems to have a clear view of what is necessary.
And now the French "support" Fischer as the first EU foreign minister.
Great! Disorientation at European level

Posted by True German Ally 2003-05-16 10:11:57|| 2003-05-16 10:11:57|| Front Page Top

#6 seems like we are pulling Germany out of the axis. even with Schroeder in office. good thing, i think.

Doesnt mean we wont keep options open - like talking to Koch - maybe Fischer can stop meeting with Arafat (and Germany can use its good offices to get Solana to stop meeting with Arafat) and we will stop meeting with Koch?

Posted by Anonymous 2003-05-16 14:30:24|| 2003-05-16 14:30:24|| Front Page Top

#7 New poll published by the German ZDF television:

Question: Do you generally like Americans?

71% say yes (19% no). Interestingly enough in December 2002 it was 70% (21% no) and ten years earlier... 72% (19% no)

Not much has changed obviously. People may not like Bush here but Americans are not affected by US politics. I guess the next chancellor will not try an anti-American card again. Because next time the pro American voices will be heard louder.

Posted by True German Ally 2003-05-16 16:08:31|| 2003-05-16 16:08:31|| Front Page Top

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