US lawmakers are considering sanctioning Germany and France for not agreeing with us about Iraq. I cannot even begin to describe how wrong I think that is. Um, hello? They're actually sovereign nations. They don't have to agree with everything we say and do. Just because they're not willing to be our bitch the way that Great Britain (that is, Tony Blair) is doesn't mean we should punish them for it. Good Lord! The world already hates us enough; I really don't think we should be going out and trying to make more enemies.
From the article: DeLay is trying a more personal approach. "I was at a celebration of India's Independence Day," he told reporters, "and a Frenchman came walking up to me and started talking to me about Iraq, and it was obvious we were not going to agree. And I said, 'Wait a minute. Do you speak German?' And he looked at me kind of funny and said, 'No, I don't speak German.' And I said, 'You're welcome,' turned around and walked off."
I admit that I've said similar things, but the difference is, I always say it in a joking manner. Argh. The whole thing just pisses me off. For the first time, really, I'm actively thinking about actually writing to these idiots and complaining.
Posted by Barb at February 13, 2003 08:13 AM | TrackBack