To: regli who wrote (64954 ) 4/1/2007 2:16:21 AM From: critical_mass Read Replies (1) | Respond to When the colonies became too expensive or difficult to manage, the European powers "chose" to give those colonies independence on a case by case basis. The colonial powers cut up their properties and built artificial countries that split up major tribes and almost guaranteed ethnic warfare and instability for years to come. Congratulating Europe on its focus on diplomacy and international development is self deception if not outright sarcasm. The US is certainly no better, but it is surprising to think this guy could laud the European approach with a straight face. en.wikipedia.org As to energy security of Europe, I think I understand the issues reasonably well but do not agree with you. I worked in the energy industry in the ME and in the U.S. for quite some time. As I mentioned in my prior post, there are other ways to secure energy supplies...
