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Entry: The German Disease Link: http://www.takimag.com/site/article/the_german_disease#2300 Post contents: Mr. Ball quotes John Lukacs to advance the position that isolationists morphed into Cold Warriors. Some did, some didn't. The NATO treaty was opposed by 13 senators, most notably Bob Taft. Outside the Senate Herbert Hoover was the leader. Many people who did switch were motivated by a sense of responsibility for the tragedy of eastern Europe. It was sort of a "you break it, you buy it" guilt trip for some. In any case, Europe and Israel, cultural affinity is not a vital interest sufficient to squander blood or treasure over. Sent at: 2008 05 16