So Chirac thinks that all of Europe was “badly brought up”, because of the support for US policy. What the hell is he talking about? People all over Europe react to his comments in the piece linked to above.
Quote from Poland:
Chirac allowed himself to say things which should not have been said… Poland can make its own sovereign decisions about its views. EU membership must not deprive us of this right. Loyalty towards Paris should not mean subordination. Loyalty brings obligations on both sides.
Another discussion of France electing itself leader of the EU here. Is some sort of tide turning? Chirac’s diplomacy leaves much to be desired. Nobody likes to be scolded. And nobody likes to have their upbringing doubted especially if you are implying that half of an entire continent is filled with badly brought-up ill-mannered citizens. “Badly brought up” means your parents messed up the job of raising you. That is pretty damn personal, Chirac-dude! Stick to the facts, please. The facts.
For those of you who do not know what Chirac said in Brussels, this week, read. He said that the people in Europe, by backing US policy, “missed an opportunity to keep quiet”. He is telling everybody to shut up. Alexandr Vondra, deputy foreign minister of the Czech republic said that his country and his country’s neighbors “definitely cannot remain silent”.
Things getting very interesting over there! I just watch it all unfold.
