This thread got started back when Powel made the point that the UN needs to show it’s validity and usefulness.
Since the French haven't done enough, they are now trying to use the UN to
keep any American or British involvement in the running of postwar Iraq to a minimum.
The big irony of this situation, is in that the only reason France has veto power (in the UN) is because they’re considered to be one of the "victorious nations.” How’s that for funny? I suppose after British and American forces saved the French butts, they decided to give them a pity prize.
Imagine the conversation;
US/Brit’s: Hello, we just came though hell at Normandy, to liberate you the French.
French: Why yes, thank you for your effort, but you see, we were just finishing chasing the Germans out on our own.
US/Brit’s: Well I can see you are a proud people . . .uhm. . yeeah . . YOU did kick those Germans out.
In fact, just to make it official, we will bestow on you the title “victorious nation” . . .it's for this new club we’re forming.
I always hated those “everybody is a winner / everybody gets a prize” events.
