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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protests_against_the_Iraq_War
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_reactions_to_the_prelude_to_the_Iraq_War
"On January 29, 2003, the European Parliament passed a nonbinding resolution opposing unilateral military action against Iraq by the United States. According to the resolution, "a pre-emptive strike would not be in accordance with international law and the UN Charter and would lead to a deeper crisis involving other countries in the region""
"France, Germany and Russia were from the very outset publicly opposed to a US-led war"
"Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Greece, Austria and Liechtenstein also condemned the war. The Czech Republic, Croatia, and Slovenia were already mentioned above"
Most european governments opposed the invasion, and most people, even from the european countries that sent troops, opposed it. The invasion of Iraq significantly deteriorated the relations between the european states and america.
Sure there were protests by the people, I'm talking about the governments, and they were and are vasals.
I'm not impressed with some resolution or opposition only by words.
Where were the sanctions like they do with countries the US doesn't like?
And how quickly they backed down when there was talk of bringing a case to the ICC.
I remember my Belgian government fully facilitating the transport of their murder weapons trough the port of Antwerp.
Even let them break the law since they refused to let our customs see what they brought in.
Who fucking cares dude, we started that bullshit war and the bullied Europe into joining.
It's straight up DARVO shit to turn around and blame them.
Anyone who is complicit is also to blame.
That can be said.
Americans are insufferable. That can also be said.
Most of a fucking continent of ignorant morons that completely and totally believe that they are the main character.
Common knowledge. But what does this have to do with the role of Europe discussed here?