No. We're not pissed with the US nor do we think there is any arrogance. The point was that the French seem to forget the sacrifices of British and Canadians as well as forgetting the sacrifices of Americans. More non-French died for France than the French themselves.
A whole lot of people died to save their country.

They spit in the face of Americans. Wanna know how France repaid Canada for sending our Grandfathers to die? Charles de Gaulle (French President) came over to Quebec and shouted the imfamous words "vive le Quebec libre" that kick started the separatist movement. Yes, that's correct. France told Quebec to separate from Canada. They repaid the deaths of our grandfathers with tryng to break up our country.

Ungrateful ******. I hope Germany invades them ... again.

 

Don't Conquered Grapes come from France?
I believe it's their oldest variety.

Just so you know, the Americans took Omaha Beach which was the most fortified and bloodiest of all the beaches. Not to detract from the Brits or the Canadians on Operation Overlord, but the Yanks took the beach that was geometrically more difficult than the others.
Only to get dissed by those pimps....
They were in the revolutionary war because of their land holdings... they hated the British and were afraid that they would lose the land.
Ever hear of the Louisianna Purchase?
They pimped off their land (Huge west of the Mississippi parcel of land that extended all the way up to Canada, basically the whole midwest) much after the revolutionary war.
Who funded the south and fanned the flames of the Civil war? You guessed it, the pimps. They wanted the land back.

As individuals, many French are cool. As a nation, their politics are such that they sell anything to whomever will pay, like nuclear technology to the middle east, or major weapons to the arab Jed Clampet nutjobs of the world.
Pimps, thats all they are when it comes down to it.

 

Two American beaches, two British beaches, one Canadian beach (not to mention all the British and Canadian soldiers killed at Dunkirk after the French folded like cheap tent) all so de Gaulle could ride into Paris like a conquering hero. I also have always liked how half of France was happy to collaborate with the *****.

 

aside from D-Day,

WW2 was 6 years long... with soldiers from all over the world dying that entire time.

I don't expect France or any other country to kiss the *** of their saviours for eternity, but jeez, don't be ****** and diss what we stand for. What we stand for is what drove us to participate in the liberatrion of your country.

 

An elderly American gentleman arrived in Paris by plane. At French
Customs, he fumbled for his passport. You 'ave been to France before, Monsieur?" the customs officer asked sarcastically.
The old gent admitted that he had been to France previously.
"Zen, you should know enough to 'ave your passport ready for inspection.
" The American said, "The last time I was here, I didn't have to show it."
"Impossible. You Americans alwayz 'ave to show your passports on arrival in France!
" The American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look. Then he quietly explained. "No, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day in 44, I couldn't find any Frenchmen to show it to."


"A lot of folks are still demanding more evidence before they actually consider Iraq a threat. For example, France wants more evidence. And you know I'm thinking, the last time France wanted more evidence they rolled right through Paris with the German flag." —David Letterman

"I don't know why people are surprised that France won't help us get Saddam out of Iraq. After all, France wouldn't help us get the Germans out of France." —Jay Leno

"Did you see the new bomb the government came up with? It weights 21,000 pounds. The Air Force tested this bomb in Florida and the bomb blast was so strong at Disneyworld 25 French tourists surrendered." —Jay Leno

"Army personnel in Kuwait unloaded a dozen faulty tanks that only go in reverse. Tanks that only go in reverse — they've been repackaged and sold to France." —Craig Kilborn

"Going to war without France is like going deer hunting without your accordion."- Norman Schwartzkopf

"An old saying: Raise your right hand if you like the French.... Raise both hands if you are French. "

"Q: Why did the French celebrate their World Cup Championship in 2000 so wildly?
A: It was their first time they won anything without the help of the U.S."


"French Military History in a Nutshell

Gallic Wars: Lost. In a war whose ending foreshadows the next 2000 years of French history, France is conquered by of all things, an Italian.

Hundred Years War: Mostly lost, saved at last by a female schizophrenic who inadvertently creates The First Rule of French Warfare - "France's armies are victorious only when not led by a Frenchmen."

Italian Wars: Lost. France becomes the first and only country ever to lose two wars when fighting Italians.

Wars of Religion: France goes 0-5-4 against the Huguenots.

Thirty Years' War: France is technically not a participant, but manages to get invaded anyway. Claims a tie on the basis that eventually the other participants started ignoring her.

War of Devolution: Tied; Frenchmen take to wearing red flowerpots as chapeaux.

The Dutch War: Tied.

War of the Augsburg League/King William's War/French and Indian War: Lost, but claimed as a tie. Deluded Frogophiles the world over label the period as the height of French Military Power.

War of the Spanish Succession: Lost. The War also gave the French their first taste of a Marlborough, which they have loved ever since.

American Revolution: In a move that will become quite familiar to future Americans, France claims a win even though the English colonists saw far more action. This is later known as "de Gaulle Syndrome", and leads to the Second Rule of French Warfare: "France only wins when America does most of the fighting".

French Revolution: Won, primarily due to the fact that the opponent was also French.

The Napoleonic Wars: Lost. Temporary victories (remember the First Rule!) due to leadership of a Corsican, who ended up being no match for a British footwear designer.

The Franco-Prussian War: Lost. Germany first plays the role of drunk Frat boy to France's ugly girl home alone on a Saturday night.

WWI: Tied and on the way to losing, France is saved by the United States. Thousands of French women find out what it's like not only to sleep with a winner, but one who doesn't call her "Fraulein." Sadly, widespread use of condoms by American forces forestalls any improvement in the French bloodline.

WWII: Lost. Conquered French liberated by the United States and Britain just as they finish learning the Horst Wessel Song.

War in Indochina: Lost. French forces plead sickness, take to bed with Dien Bien Flu.

Algerian Rebellion: Lost. Loss marks the first defeat of a Western army by a Non-Turkic Muslim force since the Crusades, and produces the First Rule of Muslim Warfare -"We can always beat the French." This rule is identical to the First Rules of the Italians, Russians, Germans, English, Dutch, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Eskimos.

War on Terrorism: France, keeping in mind its recent history, surrenders to Germans and Muslims just to be safe."


Thanks AutoPC

 

 

Not very nice, but funny as heck:

 

Yeah . . . Them Frogs is all a bunch of whimps...

Take fer instance that Lafayette guy . . .

Oh, wait, there probably wouldn't be an America without him. . .or the French.

And there wouldn't have been a Declaration Of Independence, or a Bill of Rights without French influence. . . (What did Jefferson know anyway).

and one of the most amazing studies of Democracy, and an argument for America and its ways was by some Ahole named DeTocqueville, but he was French, so what did he know.

You could focus on certain moments in modern French history and hold it against the French and base your entire opinion of them on that. . .

You could focus on certain moments in prior French History and you would think they were the greatest thing since sliced baguettes . . .

Come on kids. . . grow up and open your eyes. It all depends on what you choose to look at and where you are standing from while you look.

None of us would have the freedom to write things on this board if it wasn't for the French. Granted, I agree that some of their most recent behaviour has left something to be desired, but don't forget, they have the right to act that way if they so choose.

All political/politics influenced thoughts, ideas, and actions usually leave a bad taste in one's mouth. As a people, I have had nothing but great experiences with the French. I happen to think France is a lovely place (yes, even Paris).

Just keep in mind that all political leanings/influences/actions etc. come and go and are cyclical. The day may return when they might save our asses again . . . you never know.

So lighten up and let them be. They are not our enemies and quite frankly we've got other things to worry about and occupy our time with other than French Bashing.

(We've got some camel-jockeys that need a slap up-side the head that we have to deal with)

 

kobiashi, a few good points! The US really didn't invade Normandy beach to liberate France in the first place, we did it to beat back Germany. Liberating France was a side affect. Funny we don't have this hate for Germany or Japan. They caused the death of more Americans than France ever did, and really haven't done anything for us since.

 

I don't think it is really about hate. I think we are just "poking fun at them". They seem to bring some of this upon themselves. Why not politely refuse help rather than sticking their nose in our affairs with all the criticism? I don't run around protesting French political decisions. What gives them the right to judge us?

I think we invaded Normandy to free Western Europe and defeat the German war machine. It goes hand in hand. If we didn't want to free France (and others), we could have just kept bombing the hell out of Germany. They were already beat. The invasion hastened the defeat while freeing the people.

Many still do not have the greatest repect for Japan and Germany. I had some of those feelings (I lost an uncle, a Marine, at Chichi Jima). I changed when I found that alot of the veterans that fought the Japanese and Germans had forgiven the enemy. It was first brought to my attention when Pres. G. H. W. Bush was involved in bringing the Japanese and American veterans together for joint ceremonies (Pres. Bush was shot down at Chichi Jima). I thought if alot of the people that actually fought each other could forgive; I certainly could.

Just a rednecks 2 cents....