France And Germany Say No

American Voices

February 5, 2003 | ISSUE 39•04

At a recent NATO meeting, France and Germany expressed reluctance to lend military support to the U.S. if it invades Iraq. What do you think?

I can understand France pussin' out, but Germany?

Tom Robinson
Systems Analyst
Has it been explained to the Germans that the Iraqis are Semites?

Paul Ryback
Delivery Driver
I'm sorry, but why should France and Germany have a say in what goes on all the way over in Iraq?

Christina Davies
Dental Hygienist
That's a shame. It would have been hilarious to see the French running around the desert in their froofy Stratego uniforms.

Fred Eckers
Machinist
Oh, shit. I'm forced to side with France on something.

Carolyn Kass
Psychologist
Hey, Mr. President. When even the Germans don't want to fight, take the fucking hint.

Craig George
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