merlin
2007-10-15 08:31:19
The Dutch were at one time one of the great sefaring commercial nations of the world, and they are still one of the great commercial nations of the world. Among other things, the second largest holder of property in the USA is the Dutch. (England is first). Unfortunately, all large commercial entities become bureaucratic, and the first rule of bureaucracy is keep your head down, so now you see what others have posted here. Still, the loss of the Netherlands to Islam would be a great economic catastrophe to the West, and that ought to be considered before you just write them off.
