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Ahhh...the French

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UPDATED: Sunday, December 26, 2010 19:32
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Saturday, December 25, 2010 8:06 AM

NIKI2

Gettin' old, but still a hippie at heart...


http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/12/24/france.russia.navy/index.ht
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Top officials in Moscow have accepted a French offer to help supply the Russian navy with two new amphibious assault warships, French President Nicolas Sarkozy's office said Friday.

The offer came from a consortium led by two French manufacturers -- DCNS and STX -- working in conjunction with Russian shipyards.

Two additional warships may be constructed, bringing the total to four, Sarkozy's office said.

Sarkozy and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev "welcomed the implementation of this unprecedented cooperation that will benefit the industry and employment in both countries," said a statement from Sarkozy's office. It "illustrates the willingness and ability of France and Russia develop partnerships in all major areas, including defense and security."

The deal will create 5 million hours of work for an estimated 1,000 people over four years around the French town of Saint-Nazaire, according to the statement.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/12/24/france.russia.navy/index.ht
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Saturday, December 25, 2010 8:47 PM

ANTHONYT

Freedom is Important because People are Important


Hello,

I'm glad France could enter an equitable business relationship with Russia. I'm not sure why this should cause distress.

--Anthony


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Sunday, December 26, 2010 5:23 AM

PIZMOBEACH

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2 Amphibious French ships... does that mean they'll come equipped with frogmen? Oiy! Somebody que the klezmer music...

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Sunday, December 26, 2010 9:12 AM

NIKI2

Gettin' old, but still a hippie at heart...


Uhhh, Anthony, I don't think I mentioned anything about being "distressed". I just found it amusing for the most part, and that people would get pissed and might start with the "Freedom Fries" thing in response.

You know the mentality: "If you're not our ally, you're our enemy."


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Sunday, December 26, 2010 1:18 PM

AURAPTOR

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So, the Russians sell China air craft carriers they can no longer afford to finish, and then buy a couple of amphibious assault ships from... France ?

*yawn*


" I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. "

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Sunday, December 26, 2010 1:23 PM

NEWOLDBROWNCOAT


I would suggest that the only bigger joke than the French Arny is the French Navy. Last time they amounted to anything was during the Napoleonic Wars.

Pity the poor Russians- since Solidarity, they don't even have the Polish to build ships for them, so they've gotta rely on the French.

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Sunday, December 26, 2010 7:32 PM

KWICKO

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Originally posted by NewOldBrownCoat:
I would suggest that the only bigger joke than the French Arny is the French Navy. Last time they amounted to anything was during the Napoleonic Wars.

Pity the poor Russians- since Solidarity, they don't even have the Polish to build ships for them, so they've gotta rely on the French.




Yeah, we even had to bail out the French Army in Vietnam! And look how much better we did there!

And heck, look how much better we're doing in Afghanistan than the Russians did. Let's see... we've been there longer, and spent more, for the same result... yeah, I'd say our armed forces are freaking AWESOME, if the result you're after involves the acronym "FUBAR"...

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