Israeli-Palestinian conflict (14 Viewers)
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If they continue to use austerity measures and do not allow nations like Greece to default on debt, they are sewing their own demise. Greece should have gotten out of the EU already and repudiated their debt. Instead, the problems are simply getting worse. If one of the larger member nations takes the measures Greece should have, then their union will be toast.
What Europe brings to the table isn't money, power or guns anyway. We're important because we are deemed important by others. If the EU suddenly decided to go against Israel, the US would have a very hard time disagreeing. When you think about it we hold the key position when it comes to changing public opinion.
But if some people refuse to acknowledge that fact, it's only going to be their loss.
But if some people refuse to acknowledge that fact, it's only going to be their loss.
Very simple-minded view, much like those that thought "home prices will always appreciate."
No, Andries. When creditors say "NO MASS" and the cash flow stops, it does matter.
This sort of arrogance shown by Europeans and Americans alike is partly why we both face economic calamity. But you first, Europeans.
Very simple-minded view, much like those that thought "home prices will always appreciate."
No, Andries. When creditors say "NO MASS" and the cash flow stops, it does matter.
This sort of arrogance shown by Europeans and Americans alike is partly why we both face economic calamity. But you first, Europeans.
and there we actually agree.And we don't face economic calamity in the same fashion the US does. At least not in the Benelux. Greece, Spain, Italy.. that's another story.
The EU is generally worse off than the US at this point. European banks took on more leverage than US counterparts (hard to imagine), worse debt-to-GDP ratios for several countries, and worse bond market situation for several countries. Not to mention the fact that nations in the Euro have no control over monetary policy, which is why Greece should have left the Euro.
For now, creditors still have more faith in the US and also the US Dollar.
For now, creditors still have more faith in the US and also the US Dollar.
You know what's your union's problem Andries? You're simply too many to agree on something that isn't in the interest of, well, all. And this emerges when discussing international issues and recently you had your issues even when discussing your own issues.
So no, I don't expect not for another century that the EU would actually benefit or shift sides and be useful to the Palestinian side of the conflict. The U.S have a much better chance to change than your union will ever hope to have.
So no, I don't expect not for another century that the EU would actually benefit or shift sides and be useful to the Palestinian side of the conflict. The U.S have a much better chance to change than your union will ever hope to have.