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Someone explain to me [preferably in a non-aggressive, non-insulting tone] why there is so much racism against the french lately, even by non Bush supporters.
russ_watters said:AFAIK, "
With Iraq, specifically, as much as the US's action was said to be motivated by oil/money, France's opposition was doubly-motivated by oil/money. Its no secret that France's dealings with Iraq were quite lucrative.
One of my biggest political pet peves is the French willingness to sell damn near anyone damn near anything: including nuclear reactors to both Iraq and North Korea. If you're a budding terrorist or criminal dictator, France will sell you what you need.
russ_watters said:Beyond that, there is the recent politics. Time magazine had a great article a year or two ago about the French desiring to be a leader of "The Coalition of the Unwilling" - ie, being the leader of a group of nations who oppose everything the US does. That is the basis of French international power.
russ_watters said:With Iraq, specifically, as much as the US's action was said to be motivated by oil/money, France's opposition was doubly-motivated by oil/money. Its no secret that France's dealings with Iraq were quite lucrative.
russ_watters said:if you're asking why Americans seem to dislike the French and vice versa, this is nothing new.
Please do. I have been to France and know quite a number of people who have been to France and the experiences are relatively homogenous.Gokul43201 said:In UK, Bush got a 30% approval, and Americans got about 45%. In France, Bush got about the same (30%), but more than 65% (perhaps more than 70% even) said they have a favorable opinion of Americans in general.
(will hunt down the source of this)
So, Russ, I believe the "viseversa" of your statement (at least) is misguided.
But even in France, often seen as a bastion of anti-Americanism, 72 percent said they had a favorable view of Americans, compared with 24 percent with an unfavorable opinion, the poll found.
russ_watters said:Beyond that, there is the recent politics. Time magazine had a great article a year or two ago about the French desiring to be a leader of "The Coalition of the Unwilling" - ie, being the leader of a group of nations who oppose everything the US does. That is the basis of French international power.
Smurf said:you forgot Exxon,
Smurf said:Someone explain to me [preferably in a non-aggressive, non-insulting tone] why there is so much racism against the french lately, even by non Bush supporters.
Smurf said:Someone explain to me why there is so much racism against the french lately, even by non Bush supporters.
When people say "What have the French done now?", they are often referring to the latest news or current events involving France. This phrase is often used in a humorous or sarcastic manner to express frustration or amusement at the actions of the French government or society.
Some people may find this phrase offensive or derogatory towards the French people, as it can perpetuate negative stereotypes or portray France in a negative light. It is important to be mindful of how this phrase may be perceived and to use it with caution.
France has a long history of being a cultural and political powerhouse in Europe, and its actions and decisions often have global implications. As such, people may pay more attention to French news and events, and this phrase has become a way to express reactions to these events.
Yes, there are similar phrases for other countries, such as "What have the Americans done now?" or "What have the British done now?" These phrases are often used in a similar manner to express reactions to news and events involving those countries.
The phrase "What have the French done now?" can also be seen as a reflection of how closely interconnected our world has become. With the rise of social media and 24-hour news cycles, people are more aware of events happening around the globe, and this phrase serves as a reminder of that interconnectedness.