In some slightly more recent and relevant history than 1776, the cafeterias in Congress were directed in 2003 to rename French Fries to "Freedom Fries" and French Toast to "Freedom Toast". This followed the French refusal to partake in the invasion of Iraq led by the US.
A loyal and trusted ally indeed, funny how that nice Mr Kerry forgot all about this bit of history and the associated resurgence into popular American usage of the phrase "cheese eating surrender monkeys".
This whole incident tells you nothing new about historic alliances, but confirms what a bunch of lying, self-serving crooks ALL politicians are.
Last edited by Two's in; 31st Aug 2013 at 20:11.