January 24, 2003

Is This It?

According to the Guardian, we're within weeks of going to war. In this article, they lay out the possible scenario. It seems plausible to me. I've long thought that the State of the Union address would play a significant part in setting the stage.

And as for the constant bleating from the Left that we can't be unilateral, that we'll be "going it alone", do they actually pay attention to what's going on?

But both sides of the divide are making it increasingly clear that the end result will be military action, with or without UN backing.

The chief White House spokesman, Ari Fleischer, yesterday brushed off mounting anti-war feeling across Europe, led by France. It was "entirely possible that France won't be on the line", he said, adding that Britain, Australia, Italy, Spain and "virtually all of the eastern European countries" would provide support.

Mr Powell echoed this, saying: "I don't think we will have to worry about going it alone."

Are the countries named not worthy in their eyes? France and Germany somehow have more value than all of Eastern Europe, not to mention Britain, Australia, Italy, Spain?

Whatever.

I'll gladly accept the support of every single one of those countries! And I'd like to thank them for standing up and being counted when the going gets tough. They are what is meant by "allies". Germany and France need to take a long look at themselves and realize that their behavior, lack of support, and general nastiness, is going to be remembered for a long time to come. I think it's a memory they're going to regret creating.

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Update: Some recommended related reading. Head on over and read the conclusions of Steve Den Beste, who wonders if there's something in the water, or if Europe has gone collectively insane. One of my (many) favorite bits is the excerpt from a European columnist who asserts the inspiration for our Constitution was the French Revolution. (and they say Americans suck at history!)

Posted by Ithildin at January 24, 2003 7:42 AM | PROCURE FINE OLD WORLD ABSINTHE