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French suburbs threaten riotous dawn for the reign of Sarkozy
TIMES ONLINE ^ | 05/06/07 | Matthew Campbell, Paris

Posted on 05/05/2007 7:16:18 PM PDT by Pikamax

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1 posted on 05/05/2007 7:16:22 PM PDT by Pikamax
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To: Cincinna

Ping to the Holder of the Pinglist.


2 posted on 05/05/2007 7:18:05 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)
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“Arab and African residents of the banlieues, as the suburbs are known, have been in an angry, vengeful mood since Sarkozy described young delinquents as “scum” and “thugs” in 2005.”

They have shown themselves to be “scum” and “thugs” by their actions. I agree with Sarkozy. Let the rioting begin and put it down with the vigorous use of force.

3 posted on 05/05/2007 7:22:40 PM PDT by Parley Baer
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There may be hope for the banlieues, however. In these urban badlands of high unemployment, crime and hopelessness, the television satellite dishes

Who pays for the satellite subscriptions in a hopeless land of unemployment?

4 posted on 05/05/2007 7:24:42 PM PDT by TheGeezer (I.will.never.vote.for.John.McCain.)
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To: Pikamax; nctexan; MassachusettsGOP; paudio; ronnie raygun; Minette; WOSG; fieldmarshaldj; ...

Excellent article highlighting exactly what is at stake in the Election.

Curbing the power of the Unions, limiting the right to strike and disrupt the total society are but a few.

I am sure the government is prepared for any and all contingencies.

The suburbs can be cut off and isolated by limiting the RATP trains in and out, and by heavy policing.

I have personally seen the French CRS at work in curbing a demonstrating.During the Mitterant regime ( Socialist) putting down a demonstration of those wanting support of Parochial (Catholic) schools.

The CRS in full body armor, hurling tear gas into the crowds, beating people woith their night sticks. Right on Boulevard Saint Germain.


5 posted on 05/05/2007 7:30:06 PM PDT by Cincinna (HILLARY & HER HINO "We are going to take things away from you for the Common Good")
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To: Pikamax

They tried that already.


6 posted on 05/05/2007 7:31:32 PM PDT by popdonnelly (Our first responsibility is to keep the power of the Presidency out of the hands of the Clintons.)
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Sounds like Sarko will be the Bush of Europe - hated and attacked mercilessly.


7 posted on 05/05/2007 7:32:55 PM PDT by rjp2005 (Lord have mercy on us)
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“He has announced that if he wins, he will go on a retreat”

A frenchman on retreat? Imagine that!


8 posted on 05/05/2007 7:34:03 PM PDT by driftdiver
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What Sarkozy might go through is what the left has put Bush through - only much worse.


9 posted on 05/05/2007 7:34:14 PM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: Parley Baer

“I agree with Sarkozy. Let the rioting begin and put it down with the vigorous use of force.”

Perhaps he can put the riots down. So far the peaceful muslim riots are proceeding unabated though.


10 posted on 05/05/2007 7:35:36 PM PDT by driftdiver
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To: rjp2005

AAH THEN A GREAT POTENTIAL FRIEND TO THE US of A.

I hope it goes well for us all.


11 posted on 05/05/2007 7:35:57 PM PDT by colonialhk (Power and Money,the new mantra of the left!)
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Image hosted by Photobucket.com let the burnings commence... and the asskickings that follow.
12 posted on 05/05/2007 7:39:35 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist)
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So, Royal is basically saying that the people that back her are thugs who will riot if she loses? Not very flattering to her supporters.


13 posted on 05/05/2007 7:43:39 PM PDT by Laptop_Ron
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The Islamists and Socialists will be working hand-in-hand to make sure Sarkozy’s presidency is a failure. There will be rioting, strikes, student revolts, and other leftist hijinx. The question is whether the mainstream French who see their country sliding into peril can muster the strength to fight against their own liberal, multi-cultural indoctrination and stand firm with Sarkozy, who will have a brief chance to be a sort of French Ronald Reagan, ready to lift his country out of their socialist malaise. It won’t be easy. France’s problems are obvious to outside observers, but the average French citizen has become accustomed to a certain way of life and will not give that up easily.


14 posted on 05/05/2007 7:45:41 PM PDT by KingKenrod
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It’s hard for people to give up the freebies. That’s what our democrats here are counting on too.


15 posted on 05/05/2007 7:48:47 PM PDT by Laptop_Ron
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To: rjp2005

I hope that Sarkozy wins by a large margin of votes. Otherwise I fear the Socialist woman will pull a Gore recount. Or it’ll just go on forever like the conservative that won in Mexico!


16 posted on 05/05/2007 7:49:03 PM PDT by Bush gal in LA
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I saw a photo of a man in some french person’s MySpace. The words under his face read “not my President”. I assume he must be the conservative. Only liberals hate democracy when it doesnt go their way.


17 posted on 05/05/2007 7:50:31 PM PDT by tsowellfan (http://www.cafenetamerica.com)
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To: Cincinna

Excellent article highlighting exactly what is at stake in the Election.
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A model of the USA for our 2012 elections ???


18 posted on 05/05/2007 7:51:15 PM PDT by EagleUSA
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And the French think we’re uncivilized.


19 posted on 05/05/2007 7:52:23 PM PDT by Pan_Yans Wife (Life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.--William Goldman)
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When will we know exactly who won and who will be President? How sure is it that the conservative has a chance?


20 posted on 05/05/2007 7:53:52 PM PDT by tsowellfan (http://www.cafenetamerica.com)
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