StorminNorman
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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6032342.ece
With the buzz of the North Korean Missile Crisis, Sarah Palin's almost son-in-law and Sinewave's and mine epic dance the Hype Politico has seemed to ignore one huge issue: Europe's refusal to send troops into Afghanistan. Now I am not going to bash Obama in this thread, because quite frankly his actions in Europe should be commended. Obama did his best to win over European support for a conflict whose importance he recognizes. The fact is that Europe, much like the UN, has proved itself to lack the spine to do what is right, settling for what is easy.
I support the Iraq War, I always have and always will, but I understand how a rational, clear thinking person could object to it. Afghanistan, however, is war entirely. There is a clear good and evil, an identifiable right and wrong.
The Taliban and Al Queda are threats to the world, a threat that Europe has ignored. In doing so they risk the lives not only of every single America, but every single European.
Now I understand that France and German have troops in Afghanistan, and Great Britian is serving its traditional role as Ally 1, but with America increasing its presence in the area to crush the Taliban once and for all, our allies should follow suit.
Sticking your heads in the sand solves nothing.
Now for years I have heard that no one likes America, they don't like our arrogance and they hated our cowboy leader. Fine. But Barry is our President now, and he has no problem admitting the faults of our country. The problem is Europe won't admit its own: cowardice.
With the buzz of the North Korean Missile Crisis, Sarah Palin's almost son-in-law and Sinewave's and mine epic dance the Hype Politico has seemed to ignore one huge issue: Europe's refusal to send troops into Afghanistan. Now I am not going to bash Obama in this thread, because quite frankly his actions in Europe should be commended. Obama did his best to win over European support for a conflict whose importance he recognizes. The fact is that Europe, much like the UN, has proved itself to lack the spine to do what is right, settling for what is easy.
I support the Iraq War, I always have and always will, but I understand how a rational, clear thinking person could object to it. Afghanistan, however, is war entirely. There is a clear good and evil, an identifiable right and wrong.
The Taliban and Al Queda are threats to the world, a threat that Europe has ignored. In doing so they risk the lives not only of every single America, but every single European.
Now I understand that France and German have troops in Afghanistan, and Great Britian is serving its traditional role as Ally 1, but with America increasing its presence in the area to crush the Taliban once and for all, our allies should follow suit.
Sticking your heads in the sand solves nothing.
Now for years I have heard that no one likes America, they don't like our arrogance and they hated our cowboy leader. Fine. But Barry is our President now, and he has no problem admitting the faults of our country. The problem is Europe won't admit its own: cowardice.
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