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France in the Revolution
by noteworthy at 9:48 am EDT, Jun 4, 2004 |
France in the Revolution, a 26 chapter work by James Breck Perkins. From the introduction, circa March 1911: On all this, the author of the present work has much to say that should be remembered, and never, perhaps, has the question of how and why what happened could take place, been so clearly put before the American reader. "Public opinion became, at the last, the most potent factor in controlling the decision of the French government ... It was the popular enthusiasm for American liberty which penetrated the council chamber and influenced the ministers in their decision, even if they failed to recognize such a motive." Would France keep her word, and, if success was attained, reserve for herself nothing on a continent two thirds of which had been hers? She would, and did, keep her word. Relationships can be hard work, but they are worth it. |
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RE: France in the Revolution
by oaknet at 10:26 am EDT, Jun 4, 2004 |
noteworthy wrote:
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] She would, and did, keep her word.
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] Relationships can be hard work, but they are worth it. Of course. And remember, the Statue of Liberty came as a gift from France to your infant country. An an elder stateman in the world, France has suffered the indignity of its teenage child mocking it. But the child will grow older and see that its parents knew more than it ever imagined. As you say, relationships are worth it, and the USA, more than ever, needs to find friends. |
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RE: France in the Revolution
by noteworthy at 10:36 am EDT, Jun 4, 2004 |
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. |
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RE: France in the Revolution
by oaknet at 3:26 pm EDT, Jun 4, 2004 |
noteworthy wrote:
] oaknet wrote:
] ] And remember, the Statue of Liberty came as a gift
] ] from France to your infant country.
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] 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.
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] ] 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. |
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