Tag Archives: France

Sarkozy The Georgian Hero?

Posted on November 14, 2008 by ChrisB

Not sure how true this is, but here’s what the London Times says about how close Putin came to over throwing the Georgian government. With Russian tanks only 30 miles from Tbilisi on August 12, Mr Sarkozy told Mr Putin … Continue reading →

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A Test for French Will in Afghanistan

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Lee

In the wake of a horrific magazine spread depicting Taliban fighters showing off war trophies looted from the bodies of French soldiers, President Sarkozy has been predictably and commendably resolute. France isn’t going to run away for a change. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Elegant Solution for Starving, Rat Infested Parts of India

Posted on August 14, 2008 by ChrisB

Let them eat Rat. An official also claimed it was a delicacy in France. The things you learn…

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Olympic Flame Snuffed Out

Posted on April 7, 2008 by ChrisB

Another embarrassment for China. PARIS, April 7 (UPI) — The Olympic torch was doused Monday in Paris as demonstrators protested China’s civil rights record and involvement in Tibet, police said. After the flame was snuffed, the torch was put on … Continue reading →

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Do Not Stay Silent

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Peg

Please read this, and then pass it on and post it yourself. We cannot stay silent.

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Ayaan to France?

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Lee

Ayaan Hirsi Ali has applied for French citizenship after strong words of support from Henri Levy and others in the French intelligentsia and government. Ayaan is desperate to find a host country that will supply 24 hour protection, as she … Continue reading →

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Too Sexy for France

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Lee

Carla Bruni, Nicholas Sarkozy’s bride, is upsetting the “traditional morality” of France. I was somewhat surprised to learn there was such a thing, but apparently it goes like this: men are permitted to be promiscuous and women are permitted to…stay … Continue reading →

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Faire du ciel le plus bel endroit de la terre

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Lee

Video of why I should have been a French pilot. Somewhat NSFW. Some tabloid back story on the scandal.

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Sarkozy’s New Wife

Posted on February 2, 2008 by Lance

Carla Bruni. Quelqu’un m’a dit [youtube fMUedRUJ_HA] Ten things to know about Sarkozy’s bride: 5. Criticise her intellect at your peril: her last album, released in 2007, was based on poems by W.B. Yeats, Emily Dickinson and Dorothy Parker. She … Continue reading →

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Free Shipping Illegal in France

Posted on January 18, 2008 by ChrisB

I’m a big Amazon user. I think it’s a lazy guy thing. I know what I want, I don’t want to window shop at the mall or go to the hassle of actually driving and parking and wandering around in … Continue reading →

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“Apparently, in France, demand curves do not slope downwards”

Posted on January 11, 2008 by MichaelW

Megan McArdle comments on a piece in The Economist regarding the appalling state of economics education in France and Germany: When the 35 hour work week was proposed, I was talking to someone in the French consulate who did economics … Continue reading →

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