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Originally Posted by Catfish
The first time Germany could do something for the people, instead of supporting dictators and selling them weapons, or pushing industy that also supports dictatorship, and my own governmnet (NOT ME GODDAM) refrains from actively trying to help Libya's people against this ******* Gaddafi just because of investments and upcoming elections 
I am sure the NATO, the arabian nations and the rest of the world will remember this decision, and RIGHTLY so.
I do not want to be set equal with my government or its opinion, i am really ashamed |
You must not, you cannot be ashamed of other people's behavior and choices - just about your own's. Like me, you have said clearly you disagree with the German politicians. That's what separates you/us from them. Their failure is not yours/ours.
As a national actor, Germany deserves to feel negative consequences for this messed up decision, though.
On the other hand, the Frnech and Utalians just short while ago exchnaged handshakes as often as possible, and wanted to sell him ATGMs and nuclear powerplants, or even did. The Scots showed true naivety when believing opportunistic words about the detoriating health of the Lockerby bomber, and releasing him. The brits mentioned that it is time to open a new chapter with the regime in past years. The EU played ball when Gaddafi repeatedly blackmailed them and treated EU members like dogs. The Chinese and Russians negotiate weapons deliveries to Lybia. The US in the past couple of years repeatedly found appreciating words about the regime. So, Germany is not alone in failing over Lybia. It really is in prominent company.