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1 posted on 11/27/2005 5:02:49 PM PST by blam
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Schadenfreude!


2 posted on 11/27/2005 5:05:03 PM PST by Suzy Quzy
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Jacques Chirac: perceived as a lame duck weasel

There, it's fixed in the spirit of Truth in Advertising.

3 posted on 11/27/2005 5:07:00 PM PST by JRios1968 ("Cogito, ergo FReep": I think, therefore I FReep.)
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"Wee Wee", said Jacques!!


4 posted on 11/27/2005 5:08:28 PM PST by Sacajaweau (God Bless Our Troops!!)
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The pair appear to have gained political credit from the riots - Mr Sarkozy for his tough stance, and Mr de Villepin for his statesmanship

Well, its easy to take a tough stance when you're powerless, and apparently "statesmanship" is the new Frnch word for the eloquent and inept

5 posted on 11/27/2005 5:09:49 PM PST by Smedley
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The prevailing view is that the president will stop at nothing to block Mr Sarkozy's rise to power - even if it means backing a socialist candidate.

In point of fact, there don't seem to be any good choices on offer in France. Chirac is a Conservative. de Villepin appears to be even further to the left and more corrupt than he is. Sarkozy is not the strong leader he has been mistaken for. When he said that the rioters were "racaille," what he was trying to say was that it was not a Muslim uprising, as some people might think, but only a bunch of juvenile thugs and scum. Apparently he has a record of doling out welfare goodies to these people and that would be his solution to the problem.

The only alternatives appear to be genuine nut cases on the extreme right--who, moreover, are also America-haters.

The prospects don't look good.

6 posted on 11/27/2005 5:14:05 PM PST by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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Condemnation came from all age groups and corners of France.

Gee...that's too bad.

7 posted on 11/27/2005 5:33:11 PM PST by ncountylee (Dead terrorists smell like victory)
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Chirac's Influence Sinks To New Low

He actually HAD some?
8 posted on 11/27/2005 7:01:52 PM PST by DustyMoment (FloriDUH - proud inventors of pregnant/hanging chads and judicide!!)
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They are blaming it on "bad health."


9 posted on 11/27/2005 7:17:40 PM PST by Brilliant
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Lame duck or overcooked vegetable?
10 posted on 11/27/2005 7:18:52 PM PST by JasonC
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Everyone fears the last roar of the old lion

Ya right...

11 posted on 11/27/2005 7:22:23 PM PST by sit-rep (If you acquire, hit it again to verify...)
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How can the people of france not see or understand how they are turining their backs on one of their great leaders of the century?
Should give an indication of just how bad the others were.
France and the french, just so irrevelant and that's what drives them bannanas.


17 posted on 11/28/2005 3:11:27 AM PST by Joe Boucher (an enemy of islam)
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"Unless some spectacular event occurs....

I predict a catastrophic terror event on French soil.

The jihad is BEING DEFEATED in Iraq. France is thus no longer needed by the jihad, and their unwillingness to stand and shed blood in Iraq makes them the softest of targets.

The jihadis' warped thinking will in the end need someone to blame for their defeat, and they will lash out, I wouldn't plan any trips to Paris......

19 posted on 11/28/2005 7:25:13 AM PST by wayoverontheright
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