Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: lilylangtree
http://www.francetourism.com/FGTOmessage.asp

Frog propaganda


 

Dear Friends,

I would like to address the concerns certain Americans may have about travel abroad and to France in particular.

I would first like to emphasize that Americans have always been and will always be welcome in France. The relationship between Americans and the French, France and the United States is one of longstanding friendship and mutual appreciation that dates back to La Fayette’s key role in the American Revolutionary war. The Statue of Liberty, offered by France to the United States in 1886, is a symbol of friendship that represents shared values and ideals. It is a tribute to the United Statesa beacon of liberty and hope. We will never forget the United States' instrumental role in WWI and WWII and will always honor the American soldiers who fought and died to restore our liberty.

Because of the recent disagreements between the American and French governments and the heated press coverage of events, we are aware that some Americans worry that they might be unwelcome in France.

Since mid-March, articles in major publications (The New York Times, Dallas Morning News and Chicago Tribune, to name a few) have reported that returning American visitors experienced no hostility. To the contrary, the French have gone out of their way to make Americans feel especially welcome. I invite you to consult our testimonial page and visit Rick Steves’ travel website for additional reports from returning Americans.

We are also very aware that you may be concerned about safety away from home. As in the U.S., the French Government has a highly sophisticated domestic anti-terror program known as Vigipirate (French Language only) and has taken extra measures in cooperation with the U.S. government to protect travelers and foreign guests.

In addition, since the rash of anti-Semitic incidents in France in April of last year, France has implemented a very successful zero tolerance policy towards these kinds of shameful attacks. Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy, the French Minister of the Interior has recently been awarded the Simon Wiesenthal Center 2003 Tolerance Prize for his work in combating anti-Semitism in France. For more information on recent and past measures taken by French authorities, click here.

In conclusion, we firmly believe that travel is about meeting people, talking with people and learning about people. We also believe that in light of our common history, there is much more that brings us together than divides us.

We sincerely look forward to demonstrating to you our true hospitality. In that spirit, we invite you to take advantage of the special deals offered to Americans in our "Let's fall in love again" campaign.


Sincerely,

Patrick Goyet
Director USA
French Government Tourist Office
Wednesday, May 21, 2003


20 posted on 06/14/2003 10:21:31 AM PDT by Drango (A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]


To: Drango
Have you seen the new Woody Allen commerical, paid for by the French government; encouraging tourism in France by Americans? *L* That's just one more reason I will never set foot in that country.
22 posted on 06/14/2003 10:26:42 AM PDT by LisaAnne
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies ]

To: Drango
Mr. Patrick Goyet, Director USA French Government Tourist Office... Tell it to the French! You just "love" us for our money. In reality... This is what you believe about America and it's people, the news article came out today, the vitrolic tone of the article indicates your true feelings.

"France says Americans waging economic war on Europe"

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/929045/posts

"Come to France"... "We love Americans".... No thanks, not for all the wine in Paris.

President Bush landed and slept over the border in Switzerland and refused to meet one-on-one with Chirac.

Bravo, Mr. President, not one penny to France.

"All our eggs are in the American basket and now Bush and Chirac have made an omelet out of them," said a French canal pilot.

Sorry "Mr. French canal pilot", President Bush is NOT to blame. Chirac took the eggs of French/American relations, threw them on the floor and gleefully danced over them with size 15 galoshes. Then he had the gaul (pardon the pun) to say... "How dare American break the eggs or think the eggs are broken." "The eggs are not broken"... "Eggs, what eggs?" Instead of facing reality Mr. Chirac says:

"America, we love you, come to France, buy our stuff, spend your money and stay in France". Ok, moving on to other points:

"Our bookings are down 70 percent this season,"... That is great news, it means our boycot of everything French is working.

"However, there are bargains galore in France as hoteliers and tour brokers try to salvage expenses."...

That is ok, you can keep your "bargains." We now know who are TRUE friends are in the war on terror and will maintain our freedom and the freedom of the world. We will spend our money, visit and purchase the bargains found in England, Spain, Italy, Australia, etc...

"--is officially encouraging the unthinkable toward visitors. It's urging the French to say "BONJOUR!" with a smile."

Another reason why we will no longer visit France but will instead go to England, Spain, Italy, Australia, etc... from now on. Their people do not have to be INSTRUCTED to greet or smile to Americans. With them it is not forced, it comes NATURALLY.

As for France, your so "old Europe," but look at the bright side; your being invaded by lots and lots of Muslim fascists. They don't spend much money and they want to overthrow your government, kill or enslave your people to Islam, but you will both feel right at home since your on the same side.

42 posted on 06/14/2003 11:27:45 AM PDT by Jmouse007
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies ]

To: Drango
Sincerely,

Patrick Goyet

Patrick, mon ami, embrace mon cul.

Sincerely,

/john

44 posted on 06/14/2003 11:55:21 AM PDT by JRandomFreeper (I'm just a cook.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies ]

To: Drango
Since mid-March, articles in major publications (The New York Times, Dallas Morning
News and Chicago Tribune, to name a few) have reported that returning American visitors
experienced no hostility.
To the contrary, the French have gone out of their way to make
Americans feel especially welcome.


Sounds like a dream vacation to me.
Pay good money, be crammed in a pressurized airborne metal tube for 12 hours so
that I can hear Americans getting on their return planes say:
"Wow! The French aren't as surly as they used to be! This was the greatest
time we've ever had in France!"
48 posted on 06/14/2003 12:15:43 PM PDT by VOA
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies ]

To: Drango
You know Patrick I for one am still mad at the GERMANS!!!

THAT'S RIGHT THE GERMANS.

Because they didn't kill enough frenchmen while they had the chance.
54 posted on 06/14/2003 1:24:55 PM PDT by grapeape (Hope is not a method. - Gen. Hugh Shelton)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies ]

To: Drango

Dear Friends,

I would like to address the concerns certain Americans may have about travel abroad and to France in particular.

My concern is mostly being seen going there

I would first like to emphasize that Americans have always been and will always be welcome in France.

Who else would put up with that snobbish French attitude

The relationship between Americans and the French, France and the United States is one of longstanding friendship and mutual appreciation that dates back to La Fayette's key role in the American Revolutionary war.

And the French have resented American influence on their culture ever since

The Statue of Liberty, offered by France to the United States in 1886, is a symbol of friendship that represents shared values and ideals. It is a tribute to the United States-a beacon of liberty and hope. We will never forget the United States' instrumental role in WWI and WWII and will always honor the American soldiers who fought and died to restore our liberty.

suck-up

Because of the recent disagreements between the American and French governments and the heated press coverage of events, we are aware that some Americans worry that they might be unwelcome in France.

NO, rather France is an unwelcome stop on my itinerary

Since mid-March, articles in major publications (The New York Times, Dallas Morning News and Chicago Tribune, to name a few) have reported that returning American visitors experienced no hostility. To the contrary, the French have gone out of their way to make Americans feel especially welcome.

As long as you avoid the 58% who support Chirac

I invite you to consult our testimonial page and visit Rick Steves travel website for additional reports from returning Americans.

As if I care what they have to say - it's NOT ABOUT THE VISIT, IT'S ABOUT BEING STABBED IN THE BACK since we supposedly have shared values and ideals.

We are also very aware that you may be concerned about safety away from home. As in the U.S., the French Government has a highly sophisticated domestic anti-terror program known as Vigipirate (French Language only)

nearest english equivalent-look then retreat

and has taken extra measures in cooperation with the U.S. government to protect travelers and foreign guests.

As have we by not being there

In addition, since the rash of anti-Semitic incidents in France in April of last year, France has implemented a very successful zero tolerance policy towards these kinds of shameful attacks. Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy, the French Minister of the Interior has recently been awarded the Simon Wiesenthal Center 2003 Tolerance Prize for his work in combating anti-Semitism in France. For more information on recent and past measures taken by French authorities, click here

AKA Jewish deportation and emigration.

In conclusion, we firmly believe that travel is about meeting people, talking with people and learning about people. We also believe that in light of our common history, there is much more that brings us together than divides us.

There is obviously more to learn about the French and their attittudes toward "friends"

We sincerely look forward to demonstrating to you our true hospitality. In that spirit, we invite you to take advantage of the special deals offered to Americans in our "Let's fall in love again" campaign.

Kinda like going back to an old girlfriend that you recently had your eyes opened to. Fool me once...

55 posted on 06/14/2003 1:25:27 PM PDT by Optimist (I think I'm beginning to see a pattern here.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies ]

To: Drango
The Statue of Liberty, offered by France to the United States in 1886, is a symbol of friendship that represents shared values and ideals.

Shared values and ideals? The U.S. and France? -- perhaps back in the 1950's and earlier, but no longer....

77 posted on 06/14/2003 3:24:02 PM PDT by tuna_battle_slight_return (Foam is good; foam saves lives.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies ]

To: Drango
Is Woody Allen the spokesman for the "Fall in Love Again" compaign, and if so does anyone know if he has a younger daughter to fall in love again with?
90 posted on 06/14/2003 5:31:50 PM PDT by Cdnexpat
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies ]

To: Drango
Because of the recent disagreements between the American and French governments and the heated press coverage of events, we are aware that some Americans worry that they might be unwelcome in France.

The French know no bound to their arrogance.

In their little minds, they think Americans "worry" about being welcomed in France. Can they even conceive of the idea that Americans do not "want" to be in France?

100 posted on 06/14/2003 9:51:00 PM PDT by Jeff Gordon
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson