[SmithL]

Works for me!

[EternalHope]

But Barnier underlined French hopes of rebuilding ties with the United States no matter who holds the post of chief diplomat. "If she is named ... we will continue to have the same relations," Barnier told Europe-1 radio. "With the United States, the moment has come, looking ahead of us, to rebuild, to renew this trans-Atlantic relationship."

Time to renew the relationship? I don't think so...

[normy]

"Punish France, ignore Germany and forgive Russia,"

Its as if they are our children. France, the eldest son (our oldest ally), was deliberately disobedient and challenged his fathers authority. He will be punished severely.

Germany, the middle child (ally for only a few decades), knew what he was doing was wrong but was provoked by all his brothers teasing. Ignore, but keep an eye out for further transgressions.

Russia, the youngest (just learning to walk as a democracy), tagged along without knowing how angry father would be. Forgive him and show him why what he did was wrong.

[JAWs]

Maybe I should get my mind out of the gutter, but the idea of being punished by Ms. Rice is appealing!

[crazyhorse691]

Dr. Rice is not a diplomat. Her becoming Sec. of State would cause a huge turnover in staff overseas. Thats a very good thing!!! Give em heck, Dr. R!!!

[longtermmemmory]

Pissing off france is always a worthwhile act.

[Cobra64]

"If she is named ... we will continue to have the same relations," Barnier told Europe-1 radio. "With the United States, the moment has come, looking ahead of us, to rebuild, to renew this trans-Atlantic relationship."

Bull-shi'ite. "the moment has com"?

Why would we want to "rebuild" anything with the French?

[nutmeg]

read later bump

[Oldeconomybuyer]

France is on the outside looking in. And they know it.

[2ndreconmarine]

Punish France, ignore Germany and forgive Russia

The more I hear about this brilliant lady, the more I like her.

As a vet I can say she is one Sec State that will inspire confidence in the troops.

[solo gringo]

I would have started France can raise the white flag now.Later will be to late BO.

[processing please hold]

works for me

And me.

[Stringfellow Hawke]

"Punish France, ignore Germany and forgive Russia,"


Condi sounds like my type of woman. As, to powell, he won't be missed, don't know why this RINO was ever given any position of power, except maybe his color had a lot to do with that, for political gain by whichever party powell eventually chose.

I still recall this guy couldn't even decide what party he wanted to be in, that's no real Republican when he doesn't know which party he wants to belong to.

To me a moderate is just a 'lukewarm liberal'. Colin, don't let the door hit you in the bum!

It's good news when liberal newspapers are putting out articles like this, all over the world, means we got exactly the type of person we want in that position, instead of these newspapers cheering and praising someone like powell when he was put in charge.

[Ciexyz]

Condi can't get much clearer than that.

[timestax]

Works for me!

YEP!

[rang1995]

good!

[oldbrowser]

I think she meant "Liberate France"

[Frumious Bandersnatch]

I don't think that it would be at all hard to punish France. After all, France is not all that well liked even within the EU. If we ignore the EU and talk to Britain, Italy, Austria and the Eastern Block for starters, we could really isolate France. Added to that, we can be very sympathetic with Amsterdam over their recent terroism problems. We can even work with Spain and Greece.

[cynicom]

What value would it have for the US to have good relations with France???

[jb6]

"If she is named ... we will continue to have the same relations," Barnier told Europe-1 radio.

Sniveling, lieing, backstabbing arab pandering?