Originally Posted by cykoe6

Spain is no doubt overstepping here but the results will likely be a bunch of sound and fury followed by nothing. Spain would have to make some serious social benefit cuts if they had to provide for their own defense. Additionally the populace and government are world renowned for the cowardice that they showed after the Madrid attacks, so their ability to defend themselves seems tenuous at best. I would guess they will tuck their tails and play nice with the US sooner rather than later.

If you consider Spain's unemployment rate is already 14% and its workforce is notorious for its laziness and low productivity I would think that they might be better served to focus inward on their own internal problems.