Without France the United States would not have defeated the British during their revolution. Without the United States France would be part of the Nazi, German Empire. The two countries seem to love each other when it is convenient, but most of the time they seem to be at odds with each other. I was just wondering why?
2006-08-24 14:34:08 · 12 answers · asked by bumpocooper 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
What have you done for me lately?
When you speak to French people, they still have the highest regard for the USA. This political atmosphere has nothing to do with friendships. As each of us compete in a world market, we have to protect and promote our products and services.
In many ways, France has more in common with the USA than the rest of Europe. These areas of common ground will always bind us together in a long lasting friendship. It makes no real difference on the flavors of the few issues that make us have a difference in opinion.
2006-08-24 14:45:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's the current ideology difference. The U.S. is a capitalistic country, France leans tword socialism. When I visited Europe a few years ago, the people in France that I delt with were aloof if not down right rude when they found out we were Americans. The rest of Europe that I was in the folks were pretty cool. People who believe in a socialistic way of life tend to look at Americans as not as sophisticated or intellegent as they are. We are a bunch of money grubbing cowboys lol
2006-08-24 21:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by crusinthru 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it seems as though the French have a history of turning and running when they should stand and fight.
Actually, John Adams secured a loan from the Dutch that allowed us to purchase extremely needed supplies that in turn allowed us to defeat the British. Not that the French didn't have a hand in our winning.
2006-08-24 21:43:08 · answer #3 · answered by Camping Chick 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
France and the US do get along. They are traditionally allies. However, both recognizes each is a soveriegn nation, and just because one does something the other doesn't have to. If it came down to it, though, they'd watch out for each other.
2006-08-24 21:40:23 · answer #4 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
France was the most powerful nation in the 17th century. The US is the most powerful nation now. It hurts them to know that "les Anglo-Saxons" have won out.
Or it could be that we don't get along because the French haven't discovered deodorant.
2006-08-24 21:57:29 · answer #5 · answered by bourbon_on_my_cornflakes 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you check out the history of Russia and the u.s. you will find that is true also. Countries will be friends with who ever serves their interest the most at the time. Plus you can't trust french men they go around pinching your butt all the time!
2006-08-24 21:40:26 · answer #6 · answered by Stand 4 somthing Please! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a longer list of times that we helped France yet France has never thanked us. Whatever! Yeah, I'm still for Freedom Fries...lol
2006-08-24 21:38:23 · answer #7 · answered by Jasmine 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Competing interests.
2006-08-24 22:03:31 · answer #8 · answered by scarlettt_ohara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pride.
2006-08-24 21:39:27 · answer #9 · answered by something 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write to the American Embassy and the French Embassy and they might help you!!!
2006-08-24 21:38:33 · answer #10 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋