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2003-08-25 Europe

French Ambassador talks to RAND w/Rose Colored Glasses On

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Posted by Alaska Paul 2003-08-25 8:26:19 PM|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The EU will NEVER fund a truly capable military until they cut their socialist spending - something no European will allow to happen. Their programs are all self-defeating. What will eventually happen is the implosion of the "heart" of socialist Europe (France, Belgium, possibly Germany), which will create a vaccuum strong enough to pull several other European states down with it. The collapse will be immense, painful, and last for months, if not years. Scandinavia would be wise to opt out now, along with Italy and Spain. The trade and tariff agreements, 'open' borders, and similar treaties should remain - they're beneficial. A united Europe, especially under a French-authored 'Constitution', will be a disaster.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-8-25 8:41:39 PM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2003-8-25 8:41:39 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 All aboard for Europe's new Treaty of Versailles!

Posted by Dishman 2003-8-25 8:52:11 PM|| 2003-8-25 8:52:11 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 I predict a short life (relatively) for the EU - french bullying or the franco/German economic ills will kill the bon homie. I wouldn't be surprised to see french economic duplicity and spying be the cause.....whores

Posted by Frank G 2003-8-25 8:58:35 PM|| 2003-8-25 8:58:35 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Another frog croaks. France expects to triple their "power" by being France and by manipulating the EU and NATO. Hell, give 'em the U.N. too. It can't move to Paris fast enough to suit me. When all their diplomatic maneuvering is done, GWB and I still don't give a hoot what they have to say about anything that counts.

Posted by Tom 2003-8-25 9:05:38 PM|| 2003-8-25 9:05:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 "If all goes well, in a few months, Europeans will have a presidentâa man, a voice, a face for the European Union."

Umm...yay ?

(Looks around, sees he is alone, walks away redfaced)

Posted by Carl in NH 2003-8-25 9:25:08 PM|| 2003-8-25 9:25:08 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 "....the problem is terrorism."

NO,the problem is Islamic terrorism,not some vague,anonymous terrorist.If you don't know what the problem is,you can't solve it.

Posted by Stephen 2003-8-25 9:47:37 PM|| 2003-8-25 9:47:37 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Lots of luck, Euro folks. You'll need plenty of it with guys like this in charge.

Posted by Anonymous 2003-8-25 11:20:43 PM|| 2003-8-25 11:20:43 PM|| Front Page Top

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