noteworthy wrote:
] oaknet wrote:
] ] And remember, the Statue of Liberty came as a gift
] ] from France to your infant country.
]
] Indeed. I made this point only two posts later, some 24
] minutes prior to your reply here. The post in between was
] about Pierre L'Enfant.
]
] ] As you say, relationships are worth it, and the USA,
] ] more than ever, needs to find friends.
]
] Indeed -- first, to rekindle old friendships; then, together
] we must be good, but strong, friends to those who need us now
] -- Saudi Arabia and Pakistan at the top. And we must follow
] through in Afghanistan.

"Good but strong"? There's that troublesome old testosterone buzz again. Actually, the US needs the world more than the world needs the US. You are not, and never will be, our keeper. A little honesty, a little humility, a little acceptance of your mistakes, a few amends - all of these things, as in any relationship, will go a long way to healing deep wounds. Instead of setting up new divisions, instead of rushing blindly into war, seek to make peace with your enemies. Therein lies your reconciliation with the world, and therrin lies the opportunity for peace.

RE: France in the Revolution