[Coop]

So a 20 acre military facility can go, apparently undetected, for 60 years in peacetime France... yet, some people are absolutely certain that there's nothing left to find in rather more trying conditions in Iraq...

Outstanding point!

[BufordP]

Thanks for the ping!

[freema]

This is awsome, thanks Coop.



Another point I have not yet seen here, perhaps because it's a trip down a path that veers from the main, however I feel it needs to be articulated.

The French were instrumental in the birth of the United States http://future.state.gov/when/timeline/1776_timeline/French_Assistance.html

I have many times during the course of this war, when criticisms of France's refusal to ally with the US over Iraq became hot, heard that we are beholden to France for that help.

IMO, that's just like we saying are beholden to not criticize Kerry, and likely Murtha, for their service.

Some don't necessarily get involved because it's the right thing to do but that's the nature of the beast, eh. Thank God for those who get involved with no thought of personal glory or gain.

http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/images/blpic-frenchmilitaryvictory.htm