Looking at America's "allies." Also: Olbermann's tirade. Pious Ford. Flags of Our Fathers held over. Ode to the GOP voter. Plus much more.
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WITH ALLIES LIKE THIS
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Re: Christopher Orlet's
Axis of
Allies
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p>Christopher Orlet asked for a neologism for America's worthless
allies. Why not call them chocolate allies, because they melt and
run at room temperature and can't take any heat.
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Christopher Holland
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Christopher Orlet writes: "Genuine allies share goals, values, an
interest in outcomes -- they are those nations you can trust to get
your back. Britain is such an ally, Australia, Canada, Poland
too."
I'm afraid Mr. Orlet is too optimistic. The correct name for the
ally he calls "Britain" is "Tony Blair," and once he's gone, so
will be that ally. And how much of an ally Canada is these days is
open to debate.
p>In fact, I suspect that the only true ally we have in all this
is the one nation we're loath to have come to our aid --
Israel.
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Brad Bettin