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Originally posted by Dave:
There is a parallel - whether Americans like to admit it or not, there is consensus by many historians that the Soviet Union defeated Germany in its advance west, rather than the US and its Western allies.

oh, it was definitely a factor.

reminds me of a similar chap by the name of 'napolean.' strikingly similar... i wonder if france remembers that...

regardless, the US intervening was an IMMEDIATE (in 'war terms') rescue. their being involved made a complete and obvious impact, that, had it not occured, the russian 'winter-trap' would have had no effect.

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In addition, these were events from 60 years ago. Its doesn't follow that France has to agree to eveything the US says because of the invasion of Normandy.

i agree

but, like i said before, the US (and most of the world, actually, but specifically the US) is a society enthralled and based upon WW2 culture. its the formation of most history classes, most modern day war references, documentations, vfw's, etc, etc. its one of the major strengths in our society because its really when america, beyond a shadow of a doubt, proved itself as the world's superpower.

and because of all the good the US accomplished at that time, everything is remembered that made us look good or other places look bad, france included.


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1. they (rightly) think of US primarily but also other Western popular entertainment as inferior to French entertainment.

no comment.


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2. no one likes to be reminded that they are on the decline as a world power. When great powers take over from each other (the only exception being the US from the UK, because of cultural reasons), there is usually a period of tension and conflict..

like any good mother would say, "but that still doesnt make it right"

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3. the US is missionary in its zeal to promote its interests. It outlasted the Soviet Union, which has reinforced the concept that its way and system is universally correct (ideological imperialism). This might even be true, but the French don't want to have their noses rubbed in it.

then why develop euro-disney?