What did I tell you on France?

ARTICLE: France Offers U.S. Symbol With Iraq Trip, By KIM GAMEL, Associated Press, August 19, 2007

What did I tell you on France? Similar possibilities exist with all states once Bush leaves power. The next president better be ready to "turn the page" (very purposeful choice of words by a very pro-U.S. Minister, so I hope we're listening).

With allies today, the rules must be: come as you are and come when you can.

The first is an old one within the U.S. military (started at Cold War's end), the second must be a major lesson learned regarding how Bush mangled the coalition possibilities on Iraq.

Some can help on Leviathan, all can help SysAdmin.

Thanks to CitizenSAR for sending this.

Comments

[Mike Frager]

This is why I believe that Joe Biden would be the best next president. His campaign slogan is that the next president will have "no margin for error" after Bush leaves office. While I don't think the situation is really that dire, I really like his solution-oriented mindset. Also, he has taken very pragmatic positions on Iraq along the way, and he has done so without being "ideological". He seems very pragmatic and articulate, and he is definitely electable. I like Hillary and Obama, sure, but I would prefer Biden to be the next president, if it were up to me.

[Ted O'Connor]

Only 517 days left. Rove and Rummy gone. Condi runing around with her hair on fire. Yes, I will welcome anyone, even the French, that can help to "turn the page".

[Jarrod Myrick]

Hitch on Kouchner

http://www.slate.com/id/2167083/

[SR]

Tom,Now, why do you think the Bush administration would not be opento Sys-Admin help from a French government not associated with the oil for food scandal; or a German one, or even a Chinese one?

[Tom Barnett]

SR,

I think they'd be open. They just don't know how to ask.