[freedombrigade]

I agree. While I support free trade, I'm tired of the sacrificing of America's industrial base to foreign countries.

We are still the largest debtor industrialized nation, a fact that should scare everyone.

I agree that we should tap the oil reserves who have in this country, but we should also utilize coal and natural gas more also. It's time to get serious about a comprehensive energy policy that rewards research grants and provides a clear focus (much like Eisenhower did in the 50's) to tackle this problem once and for all.

Let's move forward, shut out scum like the French (the people voted overwhelmingly for Chirac and are anti-American in general) and should be made suffer the the long-term strategy that dates back to the 60's and their withdrawal from the military arm of NATO. They're no help and are clearly and openly demonstrating their disdain for the USA.

I've seen no public outrage or mass protests against Chirac or calls for his resignation. Therefore, the French populous is rubberstamping his actions and his relationship with the enemies of the United States.

[cyborg]

I am going to Europe in two weeks. My mother will be safe. She still has her Caribe accent :-). I am eager to find out if the legend is true that the French are rude. Maybe I may have a different opinion when I get back! Anyway, I am curious to know if the anti-american attitude isn't due to the influx of US-hating islamofascists.