French and English Not Getting Along: Imagine That

William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson failed to reach an agreement today no that's not it. Perhaps, the Duke of Wellington and Emperor Napoleon couldn't resolve differences in Brussels. Nope, that's not it either. Here we go. British Prime Minister Tony Blair and French President, Jacques Chirac remain at odds over EU budgetary problems. Back during Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's administration, the "Iron Lady" worked out an arrangement in which the U.K. would get essentially get a tax return or rebate for some of the monies they contribute to the E.U. every year. Right now, Chirac would like to see that rebate eliminated. Blair, playing hardball says he won't budge until farm subsidies are done a way with as well. The subsidies offer great benefits to France. Others have entered their opinion in the fray but these two appear to be the most vocal in the matter.