Has The US Become The New Surrender Monkey?

Just a few years ago we were referring to the French as cheese eating surrender moneys. Then one could enter on Google, French military victories, hit I’m feeling lucky and up popped the satiric, with a large element of truth, response: no such site, did you mean French military defeats?

http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/images/blpic-frenchmilitaryvictories.htm

The times sure are changing according to this headline and report on the recent negotiations of our Secretary of State, John (I voted for it before I voted against it) Kerry working under President Barack Obama (D).

French out-tough US over Iran nuclear program

When Iran appeared close to a preliminary deal with world powers over its nuclear program, France stepped up to say: Not so fast – a surprise move that exposed divisions among the United States and other Western negotiators who had long been in lockstep on the issue.

France, analysts say, was motivated by factors including its tough stand against the spread of nuclear weapons, skepticism about Tehran’s trustworthiness, and the longstanding French tradition of speaking out on the world stage. Critics faulted France for alleged grandstanding and seeking closer ties with Iran’s foes.

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