Jinn of Current Events

Millions of anti-American Germans cheered when Schroeder made his electoral promises to oppose US policy in any way he could. Millions of Germans also used to march around the country 15-20 years ago, screaming "rather red than dead" (lieber rot als tot) because they were upset by the USA+UK building up defenses (such as Pershing missiles) so as to prevent a Soviet take-over of Western Europe.

One would expect something like support and gratitude from a people saved twice in 50 years from tyranny by the USA+UK. But no. Instead, today, the degenerate German government wants to deny the blessings of liberty to the Iraqi people. Ceterum censeo, delenda est Mecca. 

First, Rumsfeld launches the accurate Old Europe vs New Europe distinction (Germany and France vs 18 pro-American countries in Europe). Second, he identifies yet another bizarre German alignment. Asked at a congressional hearing what kind of cooperation to expect from other nations in the event of a war, he listed several he considered supportive and others that might come around to backing military action. Followed by this: And then there are three or four countries that have said they won't do anything. I believe Libya, Cuba and Germany are the ones that I have indicated won't help in any respect. It would be funny if it weren't such a critical issue. [via USS Clueless, with more details and analysis]