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Originally posted by highthief
So you suggest first France wants sanctions lifted because French companies would make money (Along with other private companies and governments on the security council). Then, failing that, they vote to maintain the status quo because they'd rather make a little money than take part in divding up the country militarily - even though they know their resolution will not change the US/UK approach. And the US now controls 100% of the country - did the US do it to oust an evil dictator or did they do it for oil, Haliburton and contracts?
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The U.S. did it because Saddam's regime was a reasonable threat to our national security.
France has an additional agenda item: It is a former world power in its twilight years. The only vestige of power it retains is the permanent seat on the UNSC. It has a strong desire to undermine the U.S. as the dominant world power.
One should be wary of friends who are consumed with envy.