[malakhi]

In trade terms, the Americans would find it very difficult to boycott French products without damaging European products

I can live with that.

[Semper Vigilantis]

"Indeed, France reaped few business benefits from joining the first Gulf War in 1991, Parmentier noted. French firms captured only a tiny slice of postwar reconstruction contracts in Kuwait and other affected areas."

Gee, could this be because they aren't good for anything?
Obviously the Kuwaitis were on to them 12 years ago....

[RJayneJ]

I can live with that.

Yeah, me too. There are a lot of ways that I can boycott French products. I was looking at some crystal wine glasses and when I turned one over it had a little sticker that said, "made in France." I just put it down and chose another brand. I'm not saying that my little rebellion is going to hurt them where it counts, but if a million Americans do it eventually they will feel it.