Stephen Den Beste puts in
Stephen Den Beste puts in perspective the efforts by France, et al, to establish a powerful European military:
But never fear! Paris is on the case, and has a solution. Europe needs an independent military which is capable of "counterbalancing" the US, but doesn't want to pay for it. Europe needs a nation which actually has a force large enough to be credible, which can become a partner in Europe's defense so as to protect Europe from American aggression. (Which is to say, Europe needs a new free ride.)Can we please hurry up and privatize space exploration to get the hell off this crazy planet?In short, Europe needs Russia to come in to Western Europe and save it from America.
Posted by Matt at April 30, 2003 10:58 AM
