It dawned on me that I didn’t really understand Europe when the Swedish pop group ABBA became superstars.  What was this?  Waterloo? Fernando?  Are you kidding me?  Bring back the Doors!

 

Since then, I’ve studied the continent, especially after 9/11 ignited the War on Terror.  Europe would seem to be a natural ally for the U.S. in fighting the war on Islamists.  But it’s not.

 

President Trump seems a bit taken aback by NATO’s apathy regarding Iran.  On paper, the Europeans should be our partners in dismantling this murderous government.  But Germany says, “it is not our war,” and the rest of Europe is not helping the USA and Israel in the conflict.

 

A few reasons: anti-semitism is very present in Europe, especially amongst the millions of Muslim immigrants.

 

Many countries over there are soft, welfare precincts where self-involvement, not sacrifice, rules.  And, finally, anti-American sentiment runs hot with the controversial President Trump consistently pointing out Europe’s weakness.

 

So Iran catches a geopolitical break.  It won’t be enough to save the Mullahs in the long run, but it’s certainly annoying now.

 

See you this evening for the No Spin News.