Re: “They know that you will place your kids lives on the line to defend them.” “And, “They hate you as much as ever”

For your information, Kateliz, “They” sacrificed 318 of”Their” kids in Iraq in a war they did not start Out of the 318, 139 were British men who sacrificed their lives supporting our troops and our mission in Iraq.

And, Kateliz, “They” have sacrificed 452 of “Their” kids in Afghanistan in a war to punish those who attacked US (The U.S.) on 9/11. Out of the 452, 152 were British, 21 were Danish, 27 were French, 19 were Dutch, 29 were German.

I know we have lost many more of our brave men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan. But, YOU tell the parents, sons, daughters wives of these brave men who gave their lives in OUR wars that “'They' hate us as much as ever.”

Where do you get the following nonsense from: (And I mean it, can you give some credible sources for this, or is it just your “gut feel?”)

“Europeans and the rest of the world…hate you just as much as ever. They still think you are for he most part uncouth rubes. They think your culture is unsophisticated and purile. They think you are greedy and money grubbing. Adults think your movies are simplistic and boring. They think you are stupidly religious. They think you are inferior. They think you are descended from the dregs of Europe. They think you are crass, stupid and arrogant in business and politics. They truly believe themselves to be superior in every way. “

Of course, as in any country, there are those few who may fit your “model.”

But, Europeans in general? Come on!

I have lived and served abroad for over 30 years, and I can assure you, you are greatly mistaken.

And, yes, “THEY NEED [US] They need you to buy their products.” Don't we?

Yes, “They need you to keep them safe. They know perfectly well you saved their bacon in TWO world wars.” And they have thanked us and continue to be grateful for this.

And yes, “They know that you will place your kids lives on the line to defend them. They know that without you, the agression and communism they have always known was at their doorstep would have overtaken them. They know that you will never allow them to be threatened by say Iran. They know you will fight the terrorists and save democracy for them. They know that you will always stand up for the freedoms they enjoy”

“but really do not want to have to defend. They know that without the need to defend themselves, they are free to buy themselves a confortable life within their socialistic societies.” bunch of nonsense! Look at Europe's contribution to NATO

“Their economies are in trouble and they really really need you to save them.” And so is ours, and we need a global effort to fix it

Funny how no Rasmussen poll gets mentioned here without comments about methodology, yet something like this flies under the radar?

Does anyone else wonder at 26.4% being Republicans? Seems like that number is a bit off to be a good representation.

Total Respondents 998

Total Republicans 264 26.4%
Total Democrats 349 35%
Total Independents 385 38.6%

So, how do explain that at G20, the European leaders got exactly what they wanted on economic matters, and Obama's request for more troops in Afghanistan has been ignored as well? What exactly is panning out for us, or how long do we wait before deciding that this approach isn't working?

THEY NEED YOU. They need you to buy their products. They need you to go to the mall and run up your credit cards in hopes of buying their respect. They need you to keep them safe. They know perfectly well you saved their bacon in TWO world wars. They know that you will place your kids lives on the line to defend them. They know that without you, the agression and communism they have always known was at their doorstep would have overtaken them. They know that you will never allow them to be threatened by say Iran. They know you will fight the terrorists and save democracy for them. They know that you will always stand up for the freedoms they enjoy but really do not want to have to defend. They know that without the need to defend themselves, they are free to buy themselves a confortable life within their socialistic societies. Their economies are in trouble and they really really need you to save them.

And, in needing you, they hate you.

How appropriate that you have a President who will do anything to be liked. Obama bowed low and humbled America hoping that they would love him.
A vain hope. Europeans will cheer loudly and loath silently. They will now continue to not only hate Americans but will have proof positive that you deserve it. Did Obama not stand there and bow and appologise for EVERYTHING?

In weeks and months to come Americans will become aware that the world still can't stand Americans. Americans may then become aware that Obama, economically politically and emotionally gave away the store and America has received not one modicum of respect for it. Disappointment in Obama will take the place of this irrational exuberance.

As for Republicans hating on Obama. Who cares that is what the opposition does. I think it is stupid to hate on him for bs, but I definitely think that he needs the hate to keep him sharp.

This resembles Bush's third term more than any hop and change. Also I'm not won over by the campaign of rebranding like John Stewart pokes fun at:

http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?v…

http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?v…

I want solutions and real policy adjustments not cosmetic word changes.

This is what the future looks like in the coming one party state. A MSM that takes ownership in the one political party and the refusal of the media to criticize those in power.

And last, David Axelrod has hit on the ultimate in political power, the promise to tax the crap out of a small part of the population and give the money to large number of Democratic supporting groups.