Sarkozy represents a sea change in French politics. I’m hard pressed to think of another leader from that country who appreciates the US more than he does…including Charles DeGaulle. Who personally witnessed what the American military did for his nation in WWII and the Cold War. The thought of the French calling anyone “arrogant” or “immature” makes my head spin. Remember, this is the so-called “ally” that actively organized resistance to the Iraq War down at the UN and even sold night vision gear to Saddam’s army.

But still….when even the leader of a socialist European country like France thinks you’re arrogant? That’s just baaaaaaad.