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To: FBD
I have finally got around to reading David McCullough's biography of John Adams. In the book, McCullough clearly states that the French, acting through Foreign Minister Vergennes, only supported the Americans in an effort to weaken and embarrass Great Britain. France at that time, was still a monarchy. The passage was certainly poignant given today's events and that it appears that some things never change. Let's Roll!!!
23 posted on 03/03/2003 1:02:26 PM PST by TaxMe
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To: TaxMe; Defiant; Travis McGee; Mr. Mojo
Here's my little poem to the French: (BTW, It's mine, but feel free to use it)

That Jacque Chirac;
Isn't worth our spit.
Traitorous appeaser;
And a back-stabbing $hit.

FRegards,
FBD

27 posted on 03/03/2003 1:13:30 PM PST by FBD (French Basher Dude)
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To: TaxMe
"Beware the perfidy of the French"

Judging from that "John Adams biography," they've always been that way.

Maybe we should send the Staue of Liberty back to them.
38 posted on 03/03/2003 1:39:56 PM PST by FBD (French Basher Dude)
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