[Lt_Apple]

While I'm not an expert on the subject, I think it is important that we lay some of the groundwork for why the Middle East is as messed up as it is. Let me start out by saying that by doing so it does not mean I am excusing the Arabs' behavior and responsibility for the mess they are in as well. I think we can all agree that not expecting anything from Arabs as if they are not thinking people or people who have no control of their actions is an inherently racist attitude. I think we can also agree that many people who claim to support the Arabs do in fact share that attitude, which is one of the reasons they do not like to hold them accountable for any of their actions or misfortunes.

I think most people also know that the French have committed some of the most atrocious acts of oppression on the Arabs of the Middle East. We also know the French have committed genocide against Jews, Native Americans, Algerians and Africans, however this thread is specifically only about their crimes in the Middle East.

I welcome experts on the subject to discuss in detail France's role in the disaster that we know as the Middle East. I plan to do some research myself and post articles from reputable sources. I think this will add much to our understanding of the Middle East and I think this will be a great learning experience as well as an eye opener for many people.