Category Archives: All Things French - Page 2

“Anti-Americanism has a long pedigree, but that only makes it more irrational”

Posted by on 2/14/2007 18 comments

Anti-Americanism is nothing new, but as Janet Albrechtsen writes, America deserves better.  maybe it’s time to check what it is that drives animosity towards the US. It is not anti-American to disagree about US policies in Iraq or on Kyoto or …

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Immigrant youths march through Paris

Posted by on 10/25/2006 4 comments

While the powers that be plotted the surrender! Mixing rap music with memories of France’s revolutionary past, youths from poor neighborhoods of largely Muslim and African descent marched through Paris on Wednesday to present a collection of 20,000 complaints to …

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The “Gangs” of Youth In France Are Acting Out Again!

Posted by on 10/17/2006 3 comments

Note how there is no mention of the youths being Muslims! The French government yesterday held crisis talks with community leaders in an effort to halt mounting violence in suburbs around Paris, amid news that gangs of youths, mainly of …

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The Eurabia Code, Part I

Posted by on 10/4/2006 Comments Off

… What follows is a brief outline of the thesis put forward by writer Bat Ye’or in her book “Eurabia: The Euro-Arab Axis.” My information is based on her book (which should be read in full). In addition I have …

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Jacques Chirac Opposes Sanctions Against Iran – Surprised?

Posted by on 9/19/2006 2 comments

France’s Chirac Not in Favor of Iran Sanctions UNITED NATIONS — In a potential break with the Bush administration, French President Jacques Chirac said Monday that he is “never in favor of sanctions” and suggested that the United States and …

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Bryan: “Only France could manage to lose a war in which it did not fight”

Posted by on 9/19/2006 5 comments

That quote belongs to Bryan at Hot Air. One of his commenters said “Bush needs to announce an “axis-of-assholes” with France as the only member”! You know what, they are both right. Today, Chirac managed to stab us in the …

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France Willing To Go To War With Rubber Bullets

Posted by on 8/27/2006 9 comments

It’s official: FRANCE WILLING TO GO TO WAR IN LEBANON TO UPHOLD UN CEASE FIRE AGREEMENT French defense minister Alliot-Marie (picture) told the Wall Street Journal that Paris had obtained a very important clarification permitting its troops to use rubber …

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Cracks In UN Plan Expose Israel

Posted by on 8/18/2006 3 comments

France and Germany Make Way for Muslim Nations France disappointed the U.N. with its surprise announcement that it is sending only 200 troops instead of the thousands that were anticipated. The absence of the French and the refusal of Germany …

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U.S. – French Alliance at the U.N. Reportedly Crumbling

Posted by on 8/8/2006 2 comments

No big surprise that France would back out of the deal. Only question is why? The French U.N. delegation has joined with Arab nations and is now calling for a complete and immediate Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as a condition …

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Chirac Waived The Flag Of France, The White One

Posted by on 4/10/2006 5 comments

After weeks of protests by the youth of France, Chirac caved into them! Big surprise there! What caused the protests? Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin, who devised the law, had faced down protesters for weeks, insisting that its most divisive …

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France

Posted by on 4/1/2006 8 comments

France has neither winter nor summer nor morals. Apart from these drawbacks it is a fine country. However, France has usually been governed by prostitutes.” ~ Mark Twain. “I would rather have a German division in front of me than …

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Some Things Make Me Laugh

Posted by on 1/19/2006 10 comments

France defends right to nuclear reply to terrorism By Reuters January 19 11:50 France said on Thursday it would be ready to launch a targeted nuclear strike against any state that carried out a terrorist attack on French soil. In …

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RV Poll #5 – Role of Islam Underplayed in France?

Posted by on 11/9/2005 16 comments

The question for this week’s poll: Concerning the recent riots in France, do you think the role of Islam is being underplayed by the media? Your Choices are: Yes, Absolutely. Maybe, it’s possible. No, Absolutely Not. I’m not really sure. …

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Show Them Who Is the Boss in France

Posted by on 11/8/2005 6 comments

The Brussels Journal has a very good piece on what is going on in France and other parts of “Old Europe”. What is happening in France has been brewing in Old Europe for years. The BBC speaks of “youths” venting …

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France Is Burning

Posted by on 11/8/2005 5 comments

… and the leaders are fiddling around France was struggling to overcome one of its gravest post-war crises last night as every major city faced the threat of fierce rioting that began 12 nights ago and now seems to have …

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