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AP and US Presidential candidates gaga over Sarkozy
2007-09-04
Posted by:trailing wife

#3  since Paris and Washington fell out over the Iraq war

Umm, try since the XYZ Affair and Quasi-War.
Posted by: ed   2007-09-04 21:40  

#2  We've got a two century track record to work on. I'll wait a few years rather than change my opinion on the basis of a one week honeymoon with a Hungarian.
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2007-09-04 20:59  

#1  This is the country it has been fashionable to despise - and be despised by - since Paris and Washington fell out over the Iraq war. It's drawing new respect, thanks to the election of a friendly leader with to-die-for approval ratings.

What? Is the author suggesting we must be rigidly consistent in our making fun of France? If they are going to take a break from doing nothing other than pee in our Wheaties, I'll be happy take a break from referring to them as cheese-eating... well... you know.
Posted by: eLarson   2007-09-04 20:55  

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