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james t kirk · 03-15-2004, 02:29 PM

Wow, quite the interesting discussion.

No offense, but I see it quite simply....

The Spanish decided that it wasn't fucking worth it.

That is, Iraq, might as well be on the moon as far as your average Spaniard goes. All that being part of the coalition of the coerced got Spain was a lot of innocent people blown up.

The Spanish looked at it quite objectively

1. Iraq was NEVER a threat to Spain. Hell, Iraq wasn't even a threat to the USA.

2. Being part of the American led coalition has alienated Spain from the rest of Europe.

3. Spain is moving towards becoming part of the European Union which is up and coming. They will gain more by being in the same room with Germany, France, and Russia then they will with the USA.

4.Fighting in Iraq has gained Spain nothing, only innocent lives killed.

5. Is Iraq and American oil interests worth it?

6. Spainiards were overwhelmingly opposed to a war in the first place.

The whole damn thing (Iraq) is spirally down into the ground. The US will be left to sort out the mess itself shortly. Both Britain and Australia are sure to see changes in their government as a result of Iraq. Even George Bush might taste defeat if he can't contain this better.

It's turning into a quagmire.

Interesting to note, that public sentiment never seems to support a pre-emptive war after all.

03-15-2004, 02:29 PM	#58 (permalink)
james t kirk Junkie Location: Toronto	Wow, quite the interesting discussion. No offense, but I see it quite simply.... The Spanish decided that it wasn't fucking worth it. That is, Iraq, might as well be on the moon as far as your average Spaniard goes. All that being part of the coalition of the coerced got Spain was a lot of innocent people blown up. The Spanish looked at it quite objectively 1. Iraq was NEVER a threat to Spain. Hell, Iraq wasn't even a threat to the USA. 2. Being part of the American led coalition has alienated Spain from the rest of Europe. 3. Spain is moving towards becoming part of the European Union which is up and coming. They will gain more by being in the same room with Germany, France, and Russia then they will with the USA. 4.Fighting in Iraq has gained Spain nothing, only innocent lives killed. 5. Is Iraq and American oil interests worth it? 6. Spainiards were overwhelmingly opposed to a war in the first place. The whole damn thing (Iraq) is spirally down into the ground. The US will be left to sort out the mess itself shortly. Both Britain and Australia are sure to see changes in their government as a result of Iraq. Even George Bush might taste defeat if he can't contain this better. It's turning into a quagmire. Interesting to note, that public sentiment never seems to support a pre-emptive war after all. Last edited by james t kirk; 03-15-2004 at 02:35 PM..