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Will anyone hold them accountable, or will we all forgive and forget like Clinton's pardons and the theft of property and desecration of White House on their departure?

Both Bush and Blair will make token efforts to include France in the policing of Iraq after the war. Don't let the diplomatic niceties fool you. This situation has resulted in a permanent realignment of our interests with France and also (but to a lesser extent)Germany.

[George W. Bush]

Both Bush and Blair will make token efforts to include France in the policing of Iraq after the war.

I don't think so. They've gone too far. It's like Helen Thomas calling Bush the worst president in American history. Her and the WashPost and Slimes and libmedia outlets aren't going to get any White House favors.

W. is very tolerant but will hold a grudge after enough nastiness. Like a wicked child, France demands discipline. Besides, we cannot be seen to reward such active enmity to our policies. Not in the opening phase of the Bush Doctrine era.