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But we Americans seem to have short memories. What else could explain the fact that we, generally speaking, so-often lambaste the French, calling them “cowards” for not allying themselves fully with us in every instance? We constantly throw in their faces the fact that we came to their rescue in World Wars I and II. And we’ve all heard the jokes: “Surplus French military rifles for sale. Never fired. Dropped once.”

Weakest 'drop like flies' as 50 die in French heatwave By Philip Delves Broughton in Paris (Filed: 12/08/2003) The elderly are dying "like flies" because of the relentless heat, French doctors said yesterday as undertakers warned that their mortuaries were full. Paris endured its hottest night since records began in 1873 early yesterday with temperatures of at least 76F (24C), following a day of more than 100F (37F). There was not even the slightest breeze to relieve the furnace conditions. Nuclear plants have been forced to reduce their electicity output by the intense heat and industry chiefs held an emergency...

MIDI - SURRENDERAs we make our preparations To defend this righteous nation So-called friends, the French, are hiding Well, that's no surprise at all It's okay, 'cause they'd surrender They are not the best defenders History has shown us clearly They would surely drop the ball Why are Frenchmen so pathetic Is it something that's genetic? If it looks like there is trouble It's their mommy they will call A white flag gets raised right away There will be no delay Their tail's between their legs What can we say As we save civilization Just where is that useless...