[BenLurkin]

". . .why the French opposed military action in the Middle East. . ."

Because they were making billions of Euros each year from contracts with the brutal Iraqi dictator, that's why!

[NotQuiteCricket]

You have been brainwashed by the right wing media. You do not understand. The French are good - they have an old country with a glorious history. Money does not enter into the decision of the French government to not ally themselves with the US - it was a matter of honor!