frolic wrote:steissd wrote:But why did the French representatives prevent strengthening of the Turkish anti-missile defense? They may object to the U.S. plans of replacing Saddam, but why do they want the Turkish civilians to pay the price? IMHO, their main aim is decreasing of the U.S. influence worldwide, and they find different excuses for their diplomatic subversions. It is a pity that Germany followed her long-term enemy (at least, since Napoleonic wars) against America...
Because along with the deployement of Patriot missiles NATO troops would go to the Balkan in order to allow the American troops to part for the Gulf. This would mean NATO-members actively supported the deployement of troops in the Gulf. There is no disagreement on the protection of Turkey. Its all about the timing and other meassures like the relief of troops in the Balkan.
Why are American troops required to police Europe's backyard? Why are the French opposed to an all-European operation in the Balkans to stop Europeans from building new death camps to butcher each other in primitive tribal warfare?
This argument is none too persuasive. It seems more evidence of the French unwillingness to take a stand against evil anywhere.
Tantor
