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Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
Reactions like this will drive others from supporting us as well. The perception out there in the world is that we are looking for geopolitical gain and refusing to consider any interests or concerns of our allies.
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First Point:
Call me culturally insensitive if you wish, but I found it pretty damn odd and kind of funny when I saw pictures of the "protests" in Spain last week and over the weekend.
The marches featured hundreds of thousands of people, all holding their hands over their head as a gesture to say "STOP!" to violence. Of course, over here, that looks like the sign for surrender.
Actually, I find the whole idea of a"protest march" against an atrocity rather odd -- I guess we do memorial services instead.
Second Point:
I also find the decision of the new Spanish government regrettable (if they actually follow through). However, given that the Socialists ran on the "out of Iraq" platform for the whole campaign, it is a bit much to expect them to reverse their position after winning the election because the Popular Party's Iraq policy actually did lead to suffering and/or death for hundreds of Spaniards.
BTW Bilmore -- looks like you were incorrect to suggest that the Spanish government wasn't holding back information on the identity and affiliation of the suspected bombers. Don't worry, you still have a few months to recycle dismissive remarks about the "Bush Lied" brigade.
S_A_M
