[wideawake]

In the game of diplomacy, it's always smart to tie your hands and paint yourself into a corner.

[Steel Wolf]

My my my. France being very stubborn here. They're risking a lot defying us at this stage of the game. They'd have a lot to lose prestige wise if we stop going to the U.N. You'd think that if they were just trying to remain influential, they'd make sure not to back the wrong horse.

That seems ... suspicious.. doesn't it? I wonder what their game is...

[concentric circles]

France not changing its position...

"We insist that all of our existing oil field contracts be honored and we anticipate substantial additional contracts once all of these unfortunate political problems are resolved. Oh, and the Iraqi army will need to rearm with modern weapons and we expect a grand share of this business as well."

I would add a sarcasm tag if I thought it was appropriate.

[r9etb]

Poke here for an image. It's titled "proctology," so be warned.....

France is the one on the right.

[colorado tanker]

Read Chirac's comments very carefully and remember he is a Weasel. He doesn't say he won't join the US/UK position, nor does he say he'll block it. Chirac has left plenty of room so that if, say, Powell makes a strong presentation, the US and UK give Iraq additional time to comply, say March 1, Blix says the same thing on Feb. 14 he said the last time, that Iraq is in breach and preventing the inspectors from "doing their job", and France and Germany stand isolated in Europe, Chirac can switch sides consistent with what he says here.

Chirac has always left himself an out, unlike Schroeder who is a silly, stupid man.

[Enemy Of The State]

I have a feeling its going to start getting mighty cold in france in the near future.

[Barnacle]

France Not Changing Its Position on Iraq