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2009-11-03 Afghanistan

Relations with French troops warming after chilly start

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Posted by anonymous5089 2009-11-03 10:10|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 But this obligation was not reason enough to support the war. ~~Besides, we needed Saddam since we were up to our necks in the Oil-for-Food fraud~~."

Posted by Woozle Uneter9007 2009-11-03 12:58|| 2009-11-03 12:58|| Front Page Top

#2 These American officers need a refresher course in courtesy and manners. Had I been their CO, they would have each handwritten a lovely note of apology, with just a hint of perfume, and hand delivered it to the French officer.

It doesn't matter if it is the devil himself or a North Korean, if an officer from another military is invited into your dining facility, you WILL be polite, or you will on permanent duty as the unit "customs and courtesies" officer until you can recite the entire Emily Post from memory.

Posted by Anonymoose 2009-11-03 19:50|| 2009-11-03 19:50|| Front Page Top

#3 Rudeness and a lack of tact and diplomacy are just unacceptable for those who get paid so many tax dollars to 'represent.'

Posted by GirlThursday 2009-11-03 20:04|| 2009-11-03 20:04|| Front Page Top

#4 I think that the French Soldiers have always been great, its their government that is wishy washy slow and generally crap.

Posted by Chief 2009-11-03 21:59|| 2009-11-03 21:59|| Front Page Top

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