[FITZ]

but I vividly remember the wild reception Americans received when Paris was liberated.

Let's hope the Iraqis aren't like the French ---they sure have forgotten the sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of Americans who gave up their lives so they could be free. Too bad the French have now turned against us and proven that sacrifice a waste.

[dd5339]

Bump to the top! Some really great pictures here showing what this all was about.

Semper Fi

[monocle]

If you read various threads relating the reactions of Arabs in other countries, you will understand my pessimism. Pan Arabism, hatred of Israel and religion will outweight gratitude for liberation in the longer term.