No fights, here. We appreciate your willingness to participate in an intellegent discussion on the matter, rather than merely spouting rhetoric. Kudos.
My favorite quotation on the whole French aspect is attributed to Norman Schwartzkopf: "Going to war without France is like going deer hunting without your accordian."
I also like your Ben Franklin quotation in your sig. He also said, "If we do not hang together, we most assuredly will hang separately." I know, that was during the continental congress and in regards to declaring independence, but, it holds true today. If we don't, we will.
As far as Regis and Leno are concerned, they're willing to trade poor taste for a laugh (I know, I'm one to talk -- but, at least I don't use political matters for laughs).
Unfortunately, I'm practically certain we're just going to have to wait 'til the smoke clears to sort things out.
Right, wrong or indifferent, let's hope for a speedy resolution with an absolute minimum of casualties -- on ALL fronts.