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Spain
There was an international outpouring of grief over 9/11. There was a rallying round us when we went into Afghanistan in response. The international community understood it and supported us, very broadly.
Then we sought to use the "war on terrorism" for geopolitical gain, reacting next in Iraq based on flimsy evidence and impatience and with the job in Afghanistan not done and hitting the tough part. Most of the world responded accordingly.
Now Spain has been attacked. First, where the hell is our outpouring of sympathy? Over 200 dead in a terrorist attack and we're focused on how it affects some elections and how it affects our already thin support.
Next, where's the support for them in their loss? It is their loss, not ours, and we should respect their response. Not every country will react militarily, especially those who do not have our throw-weight. Referring to an entire country as a bunch of pussies at this point in time is deeply objectionable.
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