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I question whether France/Germany/Russia's open opposition to the war on Iraq was entirely "difference of opinion" or just them protecting their economic interests with a ruthless dictator. Generally when "friends" have "differences of opinion" they are able to talk about it, they don't just proclaim that they will vote no, regardless. France, specifically, broke down the process in the UN and they did it, in my opinion, for their own benefit. I can't imagine that they seriously expected the US to just back down and say "oh, ok, sorry." so I don't understand why they would put themselves in that position. Perhaps the French ambassador's ego got in the way.
As for our friendship with France post-Iraq, whatever the result it will be their doing. More power to US cheese and wine producers. :P
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seretogis - sieg heil
perfect little dream the kind that hurts the most, forgot how it feels well almost
no one to blame always the same, open my eyes wake up in flames
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