Chirac" If U.S. Attacks Iraq, We Are Out Of War On Terror"

Fox News | 03-10-03 | my favorite headache

[My Favorite Headache]

Bastard just said it...if we attack Iraq they are out as a partner on the war on terror.

[Fishtalk]

He is desperately trying to hide something. I mean something HUGE!!! He is destroying a 200+ year relationship for a tyrant

There is only one thing I can think of that has Chirac this desperate.

I think there's proof positive somewhere that France was directly involved in September 11.

THIS would be something that would turn the entire world against France. And somehow, some way, Saddamn has proof to show the world. I don't know what or why but evidence of France's participation in the attacks of September 11 on the United States would spin this earth on its axis.

[cake_crumb]

First he threatens all of New Europe, and now he's making a threat against the US. Syphilus, perhaps? Drugs? Alzheimers, Huntington's what??

Of course, by blocking allied action in Iraq, Jaques has ALREADY quit the war on terror. Not that France has been much help anyway.

[ez]

Maybe he is coordingating policy with the dems...?

You may be onto something here. It's clear the North Koreans got their clintonista marching orders through Bill Richardson.

It wouldn't surprise me if the clinton's are orchestrating most of this anti-US effort.

[Calpernia]

http://www.iraqwatch.org/perspectives/winep-policywatch-489-9-27-00.htm

POLICYWATCH, No. 489
27 September 2000

A UN approved Jordanian "humanitarian" flight into Baghdad today punctuates a month of air travel to Iraq unprecedented since 1991. The flight, following similar flights in recent weeks by France and Russia, is significant as Jordan is a key U.S. ally and a recipient of substantial U.S. foreign assistance. The absence of any explicit U.S. objections to the Russian and Jordanian flights highlights a shifting in U.S. policy vis-a-vis the sanctions regime.

Non-Middle East States Iraqi President Saddam Husayn has pursued an economic policy of carrots and sticks geared toward ending Iraq's international isolation. Counting legal and illegal sales, Iraq will earn over $20 billion in oil income this year, making the sanctioned state an extremely attractive export market. In September, a New York Times article cited a CIA report suggesting that Iraq is giving UN oil-for-food contracts to states proffering "antisanctions rhetoric." Based on this policy, Germany and Japan, leading suppliers to Iraq prior to the Gulf War, now only account for one percent of total contracts, while France, Russia, and China account for 1/3 of these deals. The strategy appears to be paying off; by awarding contracts, Saddam has purchased international support for loosening UN Security Council constraints.

In August, for example, the Foreign Ministry of France revisited its longstanding interpretation of UN Security Council Resolution 670 pertaining to rules for flying into Iraq. Noting no specific prohibition of passenger flights, on August 4, the French Foreign Ministry granted permission for a direct passenger flight from Paris to Baghdad. Russia has also taken a more permissive attitude towards flights to Iraq. This was best illustrated by an August 19 arrival in Baghdad of a Russian "humanitarian" flight and a September 17 "economic" charter, which brought eleven senior Russian oil officials to Iraq. Following meetings between these visitors and Iraqi officials, Russia recommended to the UN Security Council that Iraqi war reparations be cut to Kuwaiti by 1/3 (to 20 percent of its total oil for food revenues.) As the Russian oil mission would suggest, trade is becoming an increasingly important lever employed by Saddam to erode sanctions.

[Dick Bachert]

He and the larger frogs in Frogville are in love with SoDamnInsane's MONEY!

This is perfect: How long do you 'spose the radical islamists set up GHQ in Frogville? Then how long will it take for them to start trashing the place?

Charlemagne must be rolling in his grave.

[Ichneumon]

First he threatens all of New Europe, and now he's making a threat against the US. Syphilus, perhaps? Drugs? Alzheimers, Huntington's what??

Stupidity? Frenchness?

[Husker8877]

Has anyone contacted anyone who gives a verifable sh*t about this yet? I think GWB needs to be briefed on this earthshaking news...

[eeriegeno]

Jack, You are either with us or against in the war on terror. You decide which is in your country's best interest. Be careful what you ask for, you may just get it......

[Cuttnhorse]

Excellent post Wretch.

[finnman69]

excellent pic

[judgeandjury]

This should sit well with the American public.

I have a feeling that Chirac's comments might not sit very well with the French public.

[My2Cents]

I agree. ChIraq's hysteria is now so total that I believe whatever is hidden in Iraq about French participation in arming Saddam is so stunning and scandalous that it will end Chirac's career.

[nicmarlo]

Hard to turn down an opportunity to see the French surrender . . .

[finnman69]

Oh that is priceless.

[MeekOneGOP]

ROFL !!

[wretchard]

The Europeans have found a defense they can finally live with. In the presence of a threat, they have decided to point to Americans and say, 'Kill him! Not me!'

Your memories in Thailand are matched by my memories in the Philippines. After the Abu Sayaf kidnapped about 15 European nationals from the Sipadan dive resort, there was endless procession of EU "negotiators" carrying suitcases of ransom money. The Southern islands were so flush with currency, for a time, that the local blackmarket exchange rate for the dollar actually dipped. The Abu Sayaf loaded up with ammo and were soon killing hundreds of Filipinos -- and the American missionary Martin Burnham. But, as the Europeans say, 'Kill him! Not me!'

But cowardice eventually earns its due. Most rural Filipinos used to call all Caucasian foreigners "Amerikano", and treated them with a certain deference. Today, they know that the European is not an "Amerikano", but an inferior sort of creature of no real importance. Even the Muslims know: I once asked a rebel sympathizer why he was called Pershing Tulawie, when General Pershing had kicked the living daylights out of his people. He answered that his grandfather wanted him to be named after the greatest warrior to have ever trod the soil of Sulu. Not Jacques Tulawie or Alain Tulawie, but Pershing Tulawie. It is the sincerest form of flattery.

[woofie]

Camp Bondsteel is in Kosovo, not Bosnia...

picky, picky

[cake_crumb]

"Fine, that would be the 3rd War you wussies have sat out! Let's Roll"

Good point. France makes sure to sit out the wars where the bad guy is a really rabid, bloodthirsty creep....perhaps Jaques set Saddam up The Bomb?

[Ancesthntr]

New East Louisiana?! Are you F'ing nuts? Do you want to have 50 million Frenchies as part of our society? Feh! Leave France to the Germans.

[Wphile]

Fine by me. Screw the French.