As to my comment on French prisons, it was (probably like yours intended to be) ironic but (i) i did not defend French actions and (ii) I did not retort with accusations in return, so I refuse the comparison. I just did not see the relevance of the reference to Algeria at this point, apart from the "you did it too" argument.
You were quite specific in accusing us of having extremely simplistic, and anti-American, views, which I find offensive and, quite simply, untrue.
That won't happen, if the focus in many discussions on the Middle East is about highlighting US wrongdoings and "stupidity."
Well, if we keep on being accused of being anti-American, we'll spend disproportionate time justifying our criticism. Try to be around when we discuss Europe without reference to the USA. It happens a lot more than you may think. In the long run, we're all dead. John Maynard Keynes
As to my comment on French prisons, it was (probably like yours intended to be) ironic but (i) i did not defend French actions and (ii) I did not retort with accusations in return, so I refuse the comparison.
I did not defend US actions either. I did not accuse anybody of "Anti-Americanism", but you repeatedly say so. Yes, irony. A general comment about what often happens in European discussions, not just on ETB. Nothing more, nothing less.
When the US can't achieve peace: They are stupid. When the EU can't achieve peace: The conflicts are complicated.
Obviously trying to interpret everybody else's opinions, and yes, quite explicitly calling us all anti-Americans (who think that everything the US does is stupid).
That came after a VERY substantial comment (and not anti-American) by Migeru which you completely ignored. It was totally out of place and frankly, callous to Migeru.
Meanwhile, we're still waiting for YOUR opinion on all of the topics you've raised. In the long run, we're all dead. John Maynard Keynes
I did not.
"we're still waiting for YOUR opinion on all of the topics you've raised."
I gave a lot. ;-)
I replied to your question. I also responded to your criticism re Migeru, but yet you bring it up again. Do I want me to repeat myself?
