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The Hierophant · 07-13-2004, 01:13 AM

Well, I wouldn't say that France only committed when it looked like the colonists were going to win. Rather, the French waited for the colonists to prove themselves as a capable fighting force worth investing time, money and troops in, and risking open war with Britain over. There was still a significant element of risk involved with France committing to the American cause, but, as you say, they wern't going to just wantonly send troops to assist a doomed, rag-tag insurgent militia. They had to be sure that supporting the colonials would be worth it in the long run.

I agree with your overall premise. Self-interest is the bedrock of corporate investment. You can't begrudge people, or corporatised groups of people, for looking out for number one. We all do it one way or another.

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07-13-2004, 01:13 AM	#9
The Hierophant Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: May 10, 2002 Location: Dunedin, New Zealand. Age: 43 Posts: 2,860	Well, I wouldn't say that France only committed when it looked like the colonists were going to win. Rather, the French waited for the colonists to prove themselves as a capable fighting force worth investing time, money and troops in, and risking open war with Britain over. There was still a significant element of risk involved with France committing to the American cause, but, as you say, they wern't going to just wantonly send troops to assist a doomed, rag-tag insurgent militia. They had to be sure that supporting the colonials would be worth it in the long run. I agree with your overall premise. Self-interest is the bedrock of corporate investment. You can't begrudge people, or corporatised groups of people, for looking out for number one. We all do it one way or another. [ 07-13-2004, 01:39 AM: Message edited by: The Hierophant ] __________________ [img]\"hosted/Hierophant.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Strewth!