'500n wrote'--
kb
I don't doubt what you say re the US.
But I would much rather be in bed with the US than the Cluster eff of the EU
and having to deal with decisions by committee / vagaries of European Governements. "Oh no, sorry, you can't overfly our country on the way to bomb Liby
I see your point, I really do, and I'm even inclined to agree to a large degree.
Sure some European countries (not the least France) have a very dubious history when it comes to loyalty and putting their own interest above the others, Taiwan comes to mind.
The US is indeed a fairly trustworthy allie, a good friend to have and they deserve the benefit of the doubt.
If the general feeling about the European countries in Australia is really that unfavorable , even today, then sure, don't buy any weapons from us, that's your perogative and I respect that.
I hope the future will proove you wrong about us but I'm not certain it will on all accounts, systemic pacifism and misplaced feelings of righteous indignation still remain strong among some people over here, sorry to say.