[An Old Marine]

Once again the perceptive Krauthammer sees what's in plain sight.

This is yet one more clear and strong argument for the US to disengage from a hostile Europe and develop new and stronger ties with India, Japan, Australia, and Latin America

[hershey]

Not long ago, weren't we told that the US was turning toward Asia and disengaging from Europe? Just before 9/11, I recall seeing a spate of articles about the rise of Asia/markets/economic power, etc.. and European fears that the US was turning its back on them.