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Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
I believe that there are a significant number of foreign countries who cannot commit to play a bigger role in Iraq because they have been basically told by George Bush to go screw. And, because he has made his rigidity an issue at home, Bush is not in a position to act diplomatically.
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Please name the countries? The only ones I can see making a difference are France (won't commit troops), Germany (won't commit troops), Russia (may not be a good idea), and Turkey (see below).
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As an example, when Turkey was debating overflight issues, Bush's response was not to try to negotiate but to bully, and it backfired. Now, I suspect Turkey will have a much easier time coming around if Kerry is in office.
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Cite please? We offered them a HUGE package of grants and loans. If I remember correctly, the leadership was in favor of it, but it was rejected in parlimant.
