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2008-08-17 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Germany (now) offers support for Georgia NATO bid

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Posted by lotp 2008-08-17 10:25|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 On track to become a member of NATO when, exactly? The last time Germany spoke, that was exceedingly nebulous. Also, "could help"? The U.S. and Ukraine have been helping. What does Germany plan to do, and when does Chancellor Merkel plan to do it?

Posted by trailing wife 2008-08-17 11:52|| 2008-08-17 11:52|| Front Page Top

#2 A little late jerks.

Posted by 3dc 2008-08-17 12:14|| 2008-08-17 12:14|| Front Page Top

#3 At least they aren't saying "no".
Give em a break, they're EUropeans, DOING anything is a 12 step process for them.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2008-08-17 13:11|| 2008-08-17 13:11|| Front Page Top

#4 I don't know if complete skepticism is in order here. Sure, it's all talk - but completely opposite from the recent talk. Every day that goes by with another change in talk is another chance for the Russians to counter. We've seen the threats toward the Baltics, Poland and Ukraine. It will be interesting to see the reply to this.

Isn't the last thing the Russian's want is an interested or security-minded Germany?

The other pickle they're creating is the press mess if and when reporting follows their withdrawal. Even the looniest left-wing Euro MSM is starting to report on the behind the lines activity in unarguably Georgian territory.

Posted by Halliburton - Blogosphere Welcoming Committee 2008-08-17 13:38|| 2008-08-17 13:38|| Front Page Top

#5 Germany (now) offers support for Georgia NATO bid

[The Hole in the Doughnut]

NUTS

Posted by Red Dawg">Red Dawg 2008-08-17 14:29|| 2008-08-17 14:29|| Front Page Top

#6 We need to look at our common interests with countries like the Ukraine, Georgia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Check Republic, etc. Is NATO the right vehicle? It seems that some NATO country like Germany or Belgium could veto anything that needed to be timely or decisive. NATO stood up to the Soviet menace because it had the backing of the US. Now that they are standing on their own, its 1936-1939 again.

I miss the presence of TGA (True German Ally). He had a unique perspective on stuff like this, based upon his long experience and intellect.

Posted by Alaska Paul back from SE Alaska 2008-08-17 14:31|| 2008-08-17 14:31|| Front Page Top

#7 miss the presence of TGA (True German Ally). He had a unique perspective on stuff like this, based upon his long experience and intellect.

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Posted by Red Dawg">Red Dawg 2008-08-17 14:41|| 2008-08-17 14:41|| Front Page Top

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