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Originally posted by HardDrive
The hatred he has generated for the US is a prime factor in the EU seeking independance. Only a strong diplomatic position and tact would head this off, but seeing as our chief executive jackass had neither, it likely will happen.
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#1 AH, No. It has to do with economic power and balance on that side of the pond and AHEMM can you say THE EURO which was in the works long before GWB to bolster their exchange rate against the US dollar...
#2 Stop worrying about the US image; nobody can stand us anyway which is something I learned when I was 8.
#3 We invaded Iraq to use as a springboard for launching operations in the middle east so we don't have to piss around asking France if we can fly over their air space anymore.