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Originally posted by winewood
France didn't import directly into Iraq. They imported their hardware via a 3rd party.
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Through a major oil company. But again it's pre-91. Many western countries (i include Russia in that) always had these practices with shady regimes, so public opinion wouldnt be shocked like "whoo we are supporting a dictator". The kings of that game were of course the USA and USSR. France did it, albeit at a smaller scale. Note that i'm not saying someone is white someone is black. Those practices are still existing today. France ain't better or worse than any other western country.
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Originally posted by winewood
Isreal is a non-factor in this discussion.
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Not exactly. They are supposed to be the prime target of Saddam. Be sure that the Mossad knows about each square inch of Iraqian sand, and everything up to the number of hairs on Iraqian generals' moustaches.
(edit) France selling weapons to Iraq even in '90 was considered as 'left wing propaganda' in this region of the world... So i assume you're a left-wing voter ?
