No shortage of effrontery.

France wants a big role in post-war Iraq. In other news, people in Hell want ice water. [Link via The Corner.]

UPDATE: Meanwhile, in Bordeaux, the French make the case for including them in post-war rebuilding plans by setting fire to a replica of the Statue of Liberty and cracking the pedestal of a 9/11 memorial plaque. Yep. It's all about taking a reasoned, nuanced, sophisticated approach to international relations in France. [Via the Corner, again.]