Comments on: Conservatives split: was the NATO conference a big bust? http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/ news and commentary from a conservative perspective Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:06:56 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Michelle Malkin » Respected abroad: surprising Serbian elections yield another ally http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-320490 Michelle Malkin » Respected abroad: surprising Serbian elections yield another ally Tue, 13 May 2008 22:54:54 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-320490 [...] My post on the NATO conferences that Kim mentioned is here. [...] [...] My post on the NATO conferences that Kim mentioned is here. [...]

]]> By: JohnHolliday http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-310629 JohnHolliday Sun, 04 May 2008 15:47:58 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-310629 Strangely, it's the liberals that really don't want to get rid of NATO. When Clinton could not get the UN to pass any resolution condemning the "ethnic cleansing" in the Balkans and Congress (at the time, Republican) refused to grant Clinton the power to use the US military, he just bypassed everyone and acted unilaterally by having NATO forces do his dirty work. The liberals will not get rid of NATO because if they ever need to start another war against Christianity, they can't guarantee the UN and Congress will go along with them. Personally, I think bases at places like Rhein-Main are important due to a strategic location. We can always continue to lease the property from the Germans. Other than that, get out of NATO. And if the Germans want us out, maybe should ask the Poles to lease us property for a base. Strangely, it’s the liberals that really don’t want to get rid of NATO. When Clinton could not get the UN to pass any resolution condemning the “ethnic cleansing” in the Balkans and Congress (at the time, Republican) refused to grant Clinton the power to use the US military, he just bypassed everyone and acted unilaterally by having NATO forces do his dirty work.

The liberals will not get rid of NATO because if they ever need to start another war against Christianity, they can’t guarantee the UN and Congress will go along with them.

Personally, I think bases at places like Rhein-Main are important due to a strategic location. We can always continue to lease the property from the Germans. Other than that, get out of NATO. And if the Germans want us out, maybe should ask the Poles to lease us property for a base.

]]> By: wise_man http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-298418 wise_man Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:33:29 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-298418 <blockquote>"EDIT: The title of this post and the front page photo…had a little work done."</blockquote> You could say that :-)

“EDIT: The title of this post and the front page photo…had a little work done.”

You could say that :-)

]]> By: Michelle Malkin » Notice: U.S. WMD Retaliation Doctrine Has Changed. http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-283410 Michelle Malkin » Notice: U.S. WMD Retaliation Doctrine Has Changed. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:07:04 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-283410 [...] a neocon, but using those anti-UN criteria he certainly qualifies. And Max Boot, whom I discussed here as being burned out on NATO, is listed as one of the neos as well. On the other side: The worry [...] [...] a neocon, but using those anti-UN criteria he certainly qualifies. And Max Boot, whom I discussed here as being burned out on NATO, is listed as one of the neos as well. On the other side: The worry [...]

]]> By: rakkasan http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-282317 rakkasan Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:29:30 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-282317 Definately time to redefine NATO and reduce our role in the alliance. Definately time to redefine NATO and reduce our role in the alliance.

]]> By: 30 pcs of silver http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-281523 30 pcs of silver Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:57:47 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-281523 See-Dubya wrote this piece, littlegirlyman. Pay attention. See-Dubya wrote this piece, littlegirlyman. Pay attention.

]]> By: lgm http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-281485 lgm Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:05:45 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-281485 There was another thread today about gratuitous insults. It looks like MM can give like she gets. There was another thread today about gratuitous insults. It looks like MM can give like she gets.

]]> By: southsideironworks http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-281434 southsideironworks Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:52:33 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-281434 We've held Europe's hand for more than 60 years. I'm all for taking a step back and letting them fend for themselves. We’ve held Europe’s hand for more than 60 years. I’m all for taking a step back and letting them fend for themselves.

]]> By: alamedaman http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-281431 alamedaman Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:48:57 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-281431 that should be "this so-called conservative has gotten us into to a greater degree than Slick Willie" that should be “this so-called conservative has gotten us into to a greater degree than Slick Willie”

]]> By: alamedaman http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-281430 alamedaman Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:48:29 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-281430 NATO: <strong>NEVER</strong> worth it. Does no one remember Mr. Republican, Bob Taft's stringent opposition to NATO as well as FOREIGN ENTANGLEMENTS, which is exactly what this so-called "conservative" administration has done to an even greater degree than Slick Willy NATO: NEVER worth it. Does no one remember Mr. Republican, Bob Taft’s stringent opposition to NATO as well as FOREIGN ENTANGLEMENTS, which is exactly what this so-called “conservative” administration has done to an even greater degree than Slick Willy

]]> By: Alphonse http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-281422 Alphonse Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:57:44 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-281422 NATO is relic of the Cold War and merely commits the US to defend all sorts of stinkpot countries who would never stand by our side if sacrifice were called for. It is always possible to form ad hoc alliances when called for. <blockquote> It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world...--G. Washington</blockquote> NATO is relic of the Cold War and merely commits the US to defend all sorts of stinkpot countries who would never stand by our side if sacrifice were called for.

It is always possible to form ad hoc alliances when called for.

It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world…–G. Washington

]]> By: Schweggie http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-281406 Schweggie Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:02:35 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-281406 <blockquote>Dolly used only for illustrative purposes.</blockquote> If Laura Ingraham comes over here, I'm getting the $#!% outta dodge!

Dolly used only for illustrative purposes.

If Laura Ingraham comes over here, I’m getting the $#!% outta dodge!

]]> By: josetheguerilla http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-281394 josetheguerilla Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:31:02 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-281394 Dolly Parton kicks ass!!!!!!!! NATO is starting to be problematic, however a multinational force is still there. If all the other nations left we’d have to send two divisions to cover all the support roles they do. I’d like to see more countries pulling their own weight as far as combat is concerned. But at this point we have to take what we can get, without breaking up the multinational force currently there. We’re fighting the global war on terror on several fronts, it would be more difficult to go it entirely alone. The UN on the other hand, is not worth the money we throw at it. It’s gone the way of the League of Nations. The UN should go to Dafur, and kick some ass. If the UN can’t keep the peace, what can it do? Dolly Parton kicks ass!!!!!!!!

NATO is starting to be problematic, however a multinational force is still there. If all the other nations left we’d have to send two divisions to cover all the support roles they do. I’d like to see more countries pulling their own weight as far as combat is concerned. But at this point we have to take what we can get, without breaking up the multinational force currently there. We’re fighting the global war on terror on several fronts, it would be more difficult to go it entirely alone. The UN on the other hand, is not worth the money we throw at it. It’s gone the way of the League of Nations. The UN should go to Dafur, and kick some ass. If the UN can’t keep the peace, what can it do?

]]> By: beenthere http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-281393 beenthere Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:30:05 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-281393 This is all very depressing. The best thing we could do at this point is begin withdrawing from NATO. ASAP. We have given Europe a free ride for far too long and whatever value this cold war albatross once had, the cost of keeping NATO is just too great. Let them figure out their own defenses, or let the Islamites have them which they will very soon now. We have enough problems of our own. As for Bush, every time he opens his mouth the sum total of human knowledge is decreased. He never gets it right. He never gets it at all. This is all very depressing. The best thing we could do at this point is begin withdrawing from NATO. ASAP. We have given Europe a free ride for far too long and whatever value this cold war albatross once had, the cost of keeping NATO is just too great. Let them figure out their own defenses, or let the Islamites have them which they will very soon now. We have enough problems of our own.

As for Bush, every time he opens his mouth the sum total of human knowledge is decreased. He never gets it right. He never gets it at all.

]]> By: BOB http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-281392 BOB Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:29:08 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/04/07/was-the-nato-conference-a-big-bust/#comment-281392 What is the definition of Global Warming? Dolly Parton putting on a sweater. What is the definition of Global Warming?

Dolly Parton putting on a sweater.

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