US to punish German 'treachery'

The Observer (U.K.) ^ | 02/16/03 | Peter Beaumont, David Rose and Paul Beaver

[Catspaw]

Why should we stay where we're not wanted?

[Torie]

An administration source would not say much of this, so I don't believe it. Even if the administration wanted to screw the already delapidated German economy, which is in a long term, and perhaps irreversible decline, in part because its educational system is in a state of collapse, that self defeating goal would never be enunciated. The redeployment of troops would be explained on grounds of defense policy, not grounds of economic retaliation.

[tessalu]

I am all for punishing Germany and France, and I hope that the USA will give them just what they deserve. I have German ancestory, and I am ashamed of that bunch. So put them on the shi* list, and keep them there, until they straighten up.

[Momaw Nadon]

Great idea, but where will the troops go to?

[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

'We are doing this for one reason only: to harm the German economy,' one source told The Observer last week.

Our troops contribute many millions of dollars. Why should we continue to support a country which has treated Nato and the protection we provided for decades with such incredible contempt?'

Another Pentagon source said: 'The aim is to hit German trade and commerce. It is not just about taking out the troops and equipment; it is also about cancelling commercial contracts and defence-related arrangements.'

Germans are the same in any century.

They are mesmerized to follow the wrong leaders and wrong ideology.

Few can think for themselves!

[NativeNewYorker]

I LOVE THIS GUY!

[ErnBatavia]

100% correct - that screed is totally bogus.

[LibKill]

I hope this is true. Germany deserves a spanking.

[NativeNewYorker]

where will the troops go to?

Poland is BEGGING for them. Italy and Spain, both real allies, are preparing welcome mats as I type. :)

[VRWC_minion]

Maybe we can have a balanced budget afterall. Why are we subsidizing Germany of all places ? It makes no sense.

[JimVT]

This reads like some British Socialistic drivel.

I don't doubt SecRum is looking for ways to save $$$ after Iraq but I serioulsy doubt if he or anyone else in the Admin is ready to toss Germany to the wolves.

Isn't this paper related to The Guardian?

[Catspaw]

From the story:

Under these plans, the US would move its troops in Europe eastwards to countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic and the Baltic states, all of which have strongly supported America's line against Saddam Hussein. It is likely that the overall size of the deployment would be reduced, as the US military changes its priorities for a long-term and disparate engagement with international terrorism.

[cynicom]

Rumsfeld has many family members in Germany.

[timestax]

Let's Roll!

[putupon]

If there has ever been a story I wanted to be true, this is it. U.S. into Iraq, out of Germany-NOW!

[11th_VA]

billions of euros

As Carl Sagen would say, "Billions and billions of Euros..."

[Texas_Jarhead]

PULL 'EM OUT!

[Sofa King]

Sounds like the paper took a few liberties. Those quotes simply don't sound like anything I've ever heard from Rumsfeild.

I'm 100% in support of the move, though. If Germany's politicians are going to spread anti-american sentiment for their own political gain, and if germans elect these people, then it's time to stop considering them allies.

[Tailback]

All you GI's stationed in Germany don't panic! Czech beer is just as good as German and Czech girls are friendlier!