Fraggle, I thought you meant the war of Independance.... but wanted to make sure.
France helped us a lot, we would not have won. We did appreciate it - the first generations of Americans wanted closer ties with France over England.... but over time we became closet to Englad - their Navy is what kept us out of trouble for hundred of years... and allowed us to keep the Monroe Doctrine.
However, the French have not been on our side that often the past 100 years.... and surely not now. Chirac sees this as an opportunity to lead a rebellion and be a counterblance to US power.... it is a power play. ( that and he wants to hide his relationship with Saddam)
Funny thing is, France is spending more time battling us, and fighting the US on all fronts rather then trying to make Iraq/Saddam come clean and get rid of all their weapons.... Guess they do not understand the concept!
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