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Europe Flattered, Unnerved by Kerry Overtures
reuters ^ | 10/1/04

Posted on 10/01/2004 11:03:52 AM PDT by knak

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1 posted on 10/01/2004 11:03:52 AM PDT by knak
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To: knak

A German speaking for "Europe". MSM SOP.


2 posted on 10/01/2004 11:05:37 AM PDT by Shermy
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Sounds like a bad first date. Europe only wants to date Kerry to make their ex-boy friend jealous. Now they're worried he's going to want something.


3 posted on 10/01/2004 11:06:55 AM PDT by VisualizeSmallerGovernment (Question Liberal Authority)
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Id rather complain about my brother-in-law than have lunch with my sister.


4 posted on 10/01/2004 11:09:39 AM PDT by RGSpincich
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"He fails to explain how he would suddenly manage to draw other allies to Iraq. That's not convincing. He fails to say how he would do it in concrete terms," said Bruno Tertrais, analyst at the Foundation for Strategic Research in Paris.

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No kidding.


5 posted on 10/01/2004 11:10:27 AM PDT by Zhangliqun (You want the frequency?.... You can't HANDLE the frequency!)
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Kerry and his wishful thinking strikes again. He's a laughingstock.


6 posted on 10/01/2004 11:12:02 AM PDT by sarasota
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To: knak
Maybe Kerry will re-instate the draft in France and Germany to get enough boots on the ground in Iraq.

However, I don't think Kerry will be able to use the trick that France used to get US into Vietnam to get France into Iraq and then leave.

7 posted on 10/01/2004 11:13:20 AM PDT by DrDavid (I'd Rather Not)
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Kerry is unwittingly calling their bluff. France and Germany don't want to send troops, under ANY circumstances. The would also miss Bush as their favorite whipping-boy to rally their own voters. They know the US will them bail out when needed. At least under Bush we would.

Sometimes I think that the most fitting punishment to my liberal opponents would be for then to get everything they want - a world of John Kerry, Jimmy Carter, Kofi Annan, etc. That would teach them all very quickly how bad a world that would be. But I'd have to live in that world too. It would be a fitting punishment or them - getting everything they think they want - but i don't want to have to suffer thorugh it too.


8 posted on 10/01/2004 11:13:35 AM PDT by cvq3842
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Old Europe: Be careful what you wish for. If Kerry wins, arent you going to feel a little adrift without the US backup you could always count on before? Unless spitballs make you feel confident.


9 posted on 10/01/2004 11:17:25 AM PDT by texas_mrs (Liberals are more fun than an enema.........)
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Considering how France "politically stabbed" Colin Powel in the back over Iraq, I would be surprised if they treated Kerry much better.

I mean forged Nigerian documents on Iraq uranium yellowcake purchase.......sales of weapons in violation of UN sanctions....verbal promise to US diplomats that are then reneged upon....ah yes how FRENCH...

10 posted on 10/01/2004 11:17:28 AM PDT by Robert357 (D.Rather "Hoist with his own petard!" www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1223916/posts)
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"...it might be more comfortable for European governments if he were reelected..."

...and in Europe, as in underwear, comfort comes first!


11 posted on 10/01/2004 11:18:30 AM PDT by WestTexasWend
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It sounds like Kerry and Europe are dating.

"Psssstt... Asia! Can you tell Europe I like her? I like her alot..."

12 posted on 10/01/2004 11:19:07 AM PDT by dead (I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
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To: sarasota
Kerry and his wishful thinking strikes again. He's a laughingstock.


13 posted on 10/01/2004 11:20:20 AM PDT by Polybius
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wow. So if Kerry is elected some Europeans might then feel compelled to assist the U.S? Assist with what, spitballs? Let these toothless doves sit on their hands and grumble. They are of no use to us.

But make no mistake, their weakness has not escaped the enemy's attention. If you negotiate with terrorists, you set yourself up for further "negotiations".

Spain, Italy, and France, you are now the soft targets of terrorism. Good luck.


14 posted on 10/01/2004 11:22:00 AM PDT by planekT
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To: Polybius

Perfect!


15 posted on 10/01/2004 11:29:59 AM PDT by sarasota
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a French poll Friday giving the Democrat nearly 90 percent support.

According to Mideast Update.Com and the French press, the Iraqi governing council would likely let France bid on Iraqi oil contracts...But, this is opposed by the Bush administration. The French believe a Kerry administration in America would lower the price of gasoline in France.
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16 posted on 10/01/2004 11:32:22 AM PDT by mugs99 (Restore the Constitution)
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"But I would warn Europeans it would then be up to us to deliver," she said

Reminds me of my favorite lines from Ghostbusters:

Personally, I liked the university. They gave us money and facilities. We didn't have to produce anything! You've never been out of college. You don't know what it's like out there. I've worked in the private sector. They expect results.
17 posted on 10/01/2004 11:42:58 AM PDT by marktuoni (Freepers, in their sleepers are getting to the truth)
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"But I'd have to live in that world too. It would be a fitting punishment or them - getting everything they think they want - but i don't want to have to suffer thorugh it too."

There ya go! Neither do I. We'll just plug away and get Bush re-elected. Save the "what ifs" for 08....
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18 posted on 10/01/2004 11:55:35 AM PDT by Adder (Can we bring back stoning again? Please?)
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To: mugs99

Update:
Agence France-Press:
FISHERMEN BLOCK PORTS IN NORTHERN FRANCE OVER OIL PRICES
Received Friday, 1 October 2004 14:27:00 GMT

Poor frogs...since the downfall of Saddam their prices have skyrocketed!


19 posted on 10/01/2004 12:05:03 PM PDT by mugs99 (Restore the Constitution)
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Has anyone thought that Kerry might actually restart the draft and then tell our European "friends" that we actually do not need their help?


20 posted on 10/01/2004 1:45:32 PM PDT by swampmonster
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