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Originally Posted by John A. Birdsall
When I think of the Prez of France, I think of the lack of support when we invaded Iraq. I also think of the peace talks with Vietnam. I don't think we need France here in NH, or NJ for that matter. I have a paddle in my boat and if he boarded my boat uninvited their might have been use of the paddle for other than pushing water.
I have not much use for the press either as they seemed to stretch stories so that they can sell more papers.
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a bit further back - to say 1776. Let's not forget it was the French - who helped the colonists in the Revolution, their arrival helped to establish the foothold and turned the tide - thereby enabling this country to defeat and separate itself from Great Britain (ironically our strongest ally today) and to become a free nation.
Just something to think about - I will certainly agree with your statements regarding the French on Vietnam, and more recently Iraq, and agree that in modern times, France has been rather lackluster in its support of anyone or anything really - outside of France.
I do think it neat to have a sitting foreign president vacation about 20 minutes from me!! It is just plain cool! Think about it - starting tomorrow two sitting presidents will be VACATIONING in New England - (Georgie-Porgie is visiting mummy and dahddy at Kennebunkport this weekend!) and two former presidents will also be in New England - George the First @ Walkers Point of course and Bill Clinton - who I heard was going to be on Martha's Vineyard! How's THAT for a shot in the arm for Tourism in New England!!
