[mburbank]

I'm sorry, Naldo, but I'm not sure I see your point. I haven't championed the French or the Germans beyond saying as chunks of europe with large populations and economies their opinions count.

Do you expect me to do your arguing for you? If you cut n' paste point I think is legitimate, I'll let you know, like I just did. Legitimate. Yes. Significant? Not in particular. If you find the notion that Germany and France are motivated by self interest novel in some way, let me know.

If you find Germany's supplying Iraq with military know how distasteful, and I know I do, you might want to cast your eye toward another more agreeable ally, Pakistan, who supplied the North Koreans with their Nuclear know how and missile technology. You know, the North Koreans, the ones who actually have nuclear weapons and a missile that can reach the US. I hate to distract anyone from an obsessive concern about Iraq.