Interesting.
Is this US chest beating or frustration at European pacifism?
It's very clear from the posts that a bunch of people here believe it is never right to fight. Or that one should only fight on their own territory. And that diplomacy works with fanatics.
The world you live in is better than mine. I respect your idealism, please forgive my realism.
I guess this pacifist feeling is left over from fighting two large sale wars in the past century. Neville would be proud. Peace at any cost is noble.
Ok, we get it.
My prediction: When a major terrorist attack occurs in Europe (Spain and England are the most probable targets), the peace protests will break out within 48 hours. Critics will blame the USA for driving the terrorists to their actions.
Oh, we'll sympathize with your plight (been there). Heck, we'll even send aid and help you rebuild. We'll even offer our assistance in going to get the perpetrators or those that enabled them. Britain will be on a war footing, most of the rest of Europe will want to analyze and negotiate. The UN will pass resolutions condemning the terrorists and....nothing.
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