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2004-12-09 Europe

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Posted by Mrs. Davis 2004-12-09 9:33:36 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 good for them!

Posted by 2b 2004-12-09 9:56:45 AM|| 2004-12-09 9:56:45 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I figure one large order for Airbus may see the embargo dissappear.

Posted by john 2004-12-09 4:06:06 PM|| 2004-12-09 4:06:06 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Actually, France is the hold out. They don't want to accept the transparency rules the rest of the EU is willing to put in place in exchange for selling arms.

Posted by too true 2004-12-09 4:07:20 PM|| 2004-12-09 4:07:20 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Of course not. Kickbacks from overseas deals are a major source of funding for both the major political parties in France.

Posted by lex 2004-12-09 4:09:27 PM|| 2004-12-09 4:09:27 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Something tells me that's not the real reason.

Posted by Mrs. Davis 2004-12-09 4:09:27 PM|| 2004-12-09 4:09:27 PM|| Front Page Top

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