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To: Alex Marko
Why is it that when I read or hear anything Churchill said it sends shivers down my back but there is not one French quote that inspires anything?

We shall surrender on the beaches...
26 posted on 07/15/2005 10:48:15 AM PDT by Lx (Do you like it, do you like it. Scott? I call it Mr. and Mrs. Tennerman chili.)
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To: Lx

Because Churchill gave voice to the ancient Brit spirit that won them an empire.

The French were noted only for their national "skill" at bureaucracy and related endeavors.


32 posted on 07/15/2005 11:00:36 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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