Posted on 11/16/2004 1:11:56 PM PST by SmithL
PARIS -- In Europe, it's hard for some to think of Condoleezza Rice -- Colin Powell's expected replacement as U.S. secretary of state -- without recalling the low points in trans-Atlantic relations that grew out of the war in Iraq.
After all, it was Rice who raised eyebrows last year with her Machiavellian suggestions for how Washington should treat European opponents of the U.S.-led invasion.
"Punish France, ignore Germany and forgive Russia," Rice was widely quoted as telling associates in the spring of 2003.
Trans-Atlantic ties have since improved to some extent. But Rice's reputation still precedes her.
"Condie Rice is a woman with character, that's the least we can say," French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said Tuesday of President Bush's trusted national security adviser.
But Barnier underlined French hopes of rebuilding ties with the United States no matter who holds the post of chief diplomat. "If she is named ... we will continue to have the same relations," Barnier told Europe-1 radio. "With the United States, the moment has come, looking ahead of us, to rebuild, to renew this trans-Atlantic relationship."
Many in Europe, Asia and the Middle East believed Rice will add a more conservative, hawkish bent to U.S. diplomacy after Powell, seen by many as a moderating voice in a Cabinet of hawks.
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As compared to Colon Powell's bend-over liberalism.
and whorehouse
Time to renew the relationship? I don't think so...
That's all most liberals are, terrorist apologists, only with half the conviction it takes to die for your beliefs. If there is one un-despicable thing to be said about terrorists, it's that at least their conviction is strong enough to live or die for - unlike liberals, who like to assert their beliefs, but then are too cowardly to stand by what they (supposedly) believe in.
Its as if they are our children. France, the eldest son (our oldest ally), was deliberately disobedient and challenged his fathers authority. He will be punished severely.
Germany, the middle child (ally for only a few decades), knew what he was doing was wrong but was provoked by all his brothers teasing. Ignore, but keep an eye out for further transgressions.
Russia, the youngest (just learning to walk as a democracy), tagged along without knowing how angry father would be. Forgive him and show him why what he did was wrong.
wouldn't be surprised if she wanted that one repeated
ROFL
Maybe I should get my mind out of the gutter, but the idea of being punished by Ms. Rice is appealing!
Ooo! Ooo! While youre being hawkish, can I be Education Secretary?
Itinerary:
Day 1
8:00 a.m. Conference call. Fire everyone.
8:06 a.m. Lock doors. Go home.
You want to nuke France and to kill the 600.000 jews that live over here? but you are a real antisemite,aren't you? even Hitler didn't do that.
Pastries?
Dr. Rice is not a diplomat. Her becoming Sec. of State would cause a huge turnover in staff overseas. Thats a very good thing!!! Give em heck, Dr. R!!!
I thought punishing the frenchman was a euphemism for...
Hi noob. I suggest you go to your room and get back to "punishing the Frenchman."
I agree for what?? In how to surrender??
Yes, that's it. I knew they could be good for something in Iraq. We need a French surrender training battalion. We could have sent them into Fallujah with a dozen white flags each a day or two before our guys went in.
"I have heard your thoughts and you both wished to possess the lamp. That is your first wish and it is granted. You will now each have one remaining wish."
The Frenchman spoke up immediately "I wish for a 10 mile tall wall to be built around my beloved France to keep out the filthy Americans."
Immediately there was such a wall completely surrounding France. The American, not to be out done, made his wish; "Fill it with sea water"
and what Condoleezza Rice said about Saudi Arabia
when it happend that almost all of the 911-airjackers were saoudis ?
nothing ? KISS SAUDI ARABIA ?
ROTFL !
Pissing off france is always a worthwhile act.
Bull-shi'ite. "the moment has com"?
Why would we want to "rebuild" anything with the French?
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