Just my guess. Chirac was desperately working behind the scenes to keep Saddam in power, because of all his corrupt connections, and it was also about this time that he started talking up the idea of letting Turkey into the EU. Naturally I'm not privy to conversations between Chirac and the Generals, and they are not the type to leak easily.
Thanks for the answer Cicero. You know...You are one of the FReepers I really have appreciated gaining insights from. This site is in my mind unparalelled in gaining knowledge about current events.
Du, however, is full of all the crazy conspiracy theories that fit these enemy's of western civilication worldview.
Bush is in cahoots with the royal family in Saudi in a secrect plot with the Italian mobsters bla bla bla....
I think we should be careful before we approach FReerepublic, which is a truly inspirational website for conservatives everywhere, in the same way. Personally I don't buy your theory. Chirac is a typical French conceited vain idiot, but a secret deal about EU membership... Well, if you have any indications or proof....I guess what I am trying to say is that I have no problems with people stating their hunches. I believe that the "gut feeling" is more often right than wrong. But, when stating a charge a serious as you did, you should make sure to indicate that it is just a hunch....
Anyways, I just came home from a round at the bars, so I appologize beforehand if I said anything inappropriate.
Have a great weekend Cicero.
Thanks again for answering,
Euro.