Quote Originally Posted by Al Khalifah
Perhaps Britain could have provided a more effective defense for the rest of Europe if America hadn't stripped it of its capacity to do so by wanting pay-back for the assistance America gave in WW2. I fail to remember when Europe was actually attacked by the Soviets during the Cold War.
You would be incorrect - the Marshall Plan had a lot to do with what was going on also. And that plan was solely funded by the United States.

Where did that come from?
I fight fire with fire Is that what passes for teaching history in the US these days? Your argument is spurious at best and nonsense at worst failing

Such as.... the British defeating Napoleons navy preventing him from establishing a European trade hegemony or the British invading Spain. And I still don't see how the Russians aren't Europeans.
Never said Russians were not Europeans - once again the statement made was Every time Europe was threatened, Europeans achieved to surpass their internal fights and to protect the continent. Several times in recent History - Europeans have been their own worst enemies.

Wait a minute, read that one by me again: Europe has sucesfully defended itself several teams, however Europe has never done this? Well, way to contradict yourself within one sentance.
Again try reading the sentence again - this might help you a little - this is what Europe has never done. Every time Europe was threatened, Europeans achieved to surpass their internal fights and to protect the continent.

So the American Civil War didn't happen?
And the United States won did it not. Again the comment was direct at Europe not the United States - I could say the exact same thing about the United States - but that is not the subject of the discussion. Try staying focused on the subject at hand - it will help you counter the arguement. Again I have never stated the United States has done this either - Every time Europe was threatened, Europeans achieved to surpass their internal fights and to protect the continent. Just insert the United States for Europe.

Wait a minute, what did Canada, Australia, India and many African nations have in common a while ago? Oh yes, they were part of the British Empire and Commonwealth. It would've been pretty stupid if Britain hadn't drawn on such a resource in a time of need to defend itself. What would be the point in having an empire if you allow the motherland to be captured?
And again the colonies were not Europeans. Its a simple little word game, and one you which you trapped yourself into with your kneejerk defense to my sarcastic comments.

Its a little game you Europeans like to play on us Americans - but it seems you don't like it played on yourselves or your continent now does it?

Its really rather simple english that I use - the arguement is not all that hard to follow - unless your just doing a knee jerk defense of Europe.

Europe and you Europeans have never done this in your entire history Every time Europe was threatened, Europeans achieved to surpass their internal fights and to protect the continent. And in fact Europe has been more warlike in the last 250 years of history then the United States.