12-22-2020, 07:17 AM
@"Ninurta"
I was in Europe when Germany reunited, and later, when the last Soviet troops went home.
There was a palpable feeling of hope all over Europe. People felt like the page was finally turning on the brutal conflicts of the 20th century.
30 years later, here we are. The EU operates with selective repression and enforces its rules equally selectively. The economies of eastern Europe are kept in a state of perpetual exploitation so that a very few in the western half of the continent can grow obscenely wealthy. Rich nations like Germany shirk their NATO obligations while cutting deals with Russia that are disadvantageous to both NATO and other members of the EU.
And so many people were shocked that Trump spoke bluntly to the Europeans about their financial, trade, and defense practices.
In 30 short years (less actually) the European leadership pissed away an opportunity that very few nations ever experience. A colossal failure, not only of leadership, but of vision as well.
@"Wallfire" has pointed out there are dark clouds gathering on Europe's horizons. The disconnect from reality is too great here, and reality will come calling.
Cheers
I was in Europe when Germany reunited, and later, when the last Soviet troops went home.
There was a palpable feeling of hope all over Europe. People felt like the page was finally turning on the brutal conflicts of the 20th century.
30 years later, here we are. The EU operates with selective repression and enforces its rules equally selectively. The economies of eastern Europe are kept in a state of perpetual exploitation so that a very few in the western half of the continent can grow obscenely wealthy. Rich nations like Germany shirk their NATO obligations while cutting deals with Russia that are disadvantageous to both NATO and other members of the EU.
And so many people were shocked that Trump spoke bluntly to the Europeans about their financial, trade, and defense practices.
In 30 short years (less actually) the European leadership pissed away an opportunity that very few nations ever experience. A colossal failure, not only of leadership, but of vision as well.
@"Wallfire" has pointed out there are dark clouds gathering on Europe's horizons. The disconnect from reality is too great here, and reality will come calling.
Cheers
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