Here's an op-ed from the New York Post. The last statement, relating remarks attributed to the defense minister of France, really pisses me off.
But even France yesterday seemed to accept the near-certainty of war - the French defense minister was telling Arab states that support U.S. action that France intends to play a role in Iraq's reconstruction.
Well, guess what, France? I intended to be a professional hockey goalie. Didn't happen for me, and I'm pretty sure that your "intention" to be relevant in a post-war Iraq is not gonna happen, either.
I intend to write every one of my elected representatives and demand that France be excluded from any contracts with Iraq for at least two years.
Don
Posted by: Don on March 17, 2003 06:36 PMIt's shitty, but Bush will probably accept France's postition to "help" after all the conflict is over and all the real "work" has been done. Its funny that France is only around during the "pat on the back" part of a war...the re-building era.
What a cop-out..."We'll help after you do the work"
Screw France!
I don't believe we'll let France off that easy. They all but declared themselves our enemy, so they should expect to be treated badly. But surprise, according to news reports the French are "shocked" that Americans are pissed at them. Apparently we are being unreasonable because we are beginning to return the favor and treat them as they treat us.
Fine, the third world already hate the French for their colonial past. They are in danger of adding the bulk of the west as well.
Posted by: puggs on March 18, 2003 01:00 AMThere's already 'talk' about NOT honoring the oil contracts that Saddam negotiated with France and Russia.
Pity...
Posted by: Mad Mikey on March 18, 2003 08:22 AMWe really need to squash these frogs.
I say we cut all ties with France for good.
Posted by: Brent on March 19, 2003 12:32 AM