[sphinx]

I think this calls for maximum tact. In the most gracious terms possible, President Bush should offer France some counterinsurgency teams fresh from Iraq, plus the 101st Airborne as backup since the French Army is no longer combat ready.

We would, of course, have to insist on U.S. command.

Alternatively, we should propose a UN peacekeeping mission to be staffed primarily by Francophone African troops from the various French ex-colonies, plus bilingual Canadians.

[lafroste]

Alternatively, we should propose a UN peacekeeping mission to be staffed primarily by Francophone African troops from the various French ex-colonies,

Now that's just plain mean.

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[hinckley buzzard]

Alternatively, we should propose a UN peacekeeping mission to be staffed primarily by Francophone African troops from the various French ex-colonies, plus bilingual Canadians.

Brilliant idea! Call in the UN! Blue helmeted African perverts patrolling outside the ghettoes of Paris and diddling the French children whenever they get the chance.

Whew. Talk about just desserts.

[bert]

.....President Bush should offer France some counterinsurgency teams ........

NO BLOOD FOR FROG LEGS!! NO BLOOD FOR FROG LEGS!!!

[bert]

......We would, of course, have to insist on U.S. command.....

I think it would be appropriate for the US commander in Iraq to have a press conference and announce "Lafayette, we are Here"

We are in Iraq, we are not in France. French honor was lost forever in Iraq. The loss is irredeemable.

[peter the great]

If it came to that, I think that Jacque would give Putin a call.