[George W. Bush]

So much of this has to do with France's plans to dominate Europe.

Their entire behavior dovetails with the new Euroconstitution which will limit the ability of EU countries to conduct an independent foreign policy or military action.

A lot of France's behavior makes more sense when you look at it that way. It's not merely anti-American in the Gaullist tradition. It's also anti-Britain and anti-New Europe. France wants to be in position to block any and all independence by member countries. France and Germany are working hard to accomplish this objective.

[JohnOG]

and how do you explain Russia's position?? Do you really believe that insignificant France is the leader of this anti-American coalition?? France cannot lead anything...never has....
Russia is the Bear behind the curtain....they hold the resources that Western Europe needs...
If Russia were with us....France would wilt like the worms they are....
Sorry folks...Russia is the key here...France is the front-man....a facade held up to absorb our wrath....while Russia's opposition is explained away and apologized for....
Sorry, that's my position, I know its unpopular here... but that's the strategic picture I see.
Thanks, John O'Grady.