France Gets Wood

French military jets over Libya? I'm sorry, but this just makes me giggle. I'm sure the French have some decent soldiers, but as a whole, the French military has to be as effective as a Cub Scout troop. NATO? About the same under current Western rules of engagement (ROE). Mostly just targets for goat herders with rifles and IEDs.

In fact, I'd suggest that even having a military in the US under current ROE is an utter waste of resources. Only China, Russia and North Korea have militaries that fight wars. Everybody else has cops with very expensive toys that are rarely, if ever, used.

As soon as a French aircraft shoots down a Libyan aircraft and it crashes on civilians, every Libyan will call it a war crime then demand compensation. It's a no-win situation that costs Western governments billions of dollars that they no longer have. And setting up a consensual government amongst cave men? Forgetaboutit.

Oh well, this mission will give Frogs something to chat about over wine and cheese before smelly sex.