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Bad hair days for François Hollande over €10,000 barber bill (socialism at work)
The Guardian ^ | 07-13-2016 | Angelique Chrisafis

Posted on 07/13/2016 7:18:18 AM PDT by NRx

Wispy, thinning and suspiciously free of grey, François Hollande’s boring hairstyle has never been held to much scrutiny, unlike his wonky ties, which have their own website.

But now the balding pate of the French president is at the centre of an embarrassing scandal dubbed coiffeurgate after the weekly paper Le Canard Enchaîné revealed that his personal hairdresser is on contract for almost €10,000 a month, paid from the public purse.

The publication of the contract with the hairdresser, named as Olivier B, has sparked a row over extravagant spending by a Socialist president who once liked to see himself as “Mr Normal”.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government
KEYWORDS: france; socialism
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Slightly over $11,000 in US Dollars per month out of the public treasury for his barber.
1 posted on 07/13/2016 7:18:18 AM PDT by NRx
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He should be thrown out of office on that alone

As well as the Obamas based on Michelle’s monthly food bill


2 posted on 07/13/2016 7:20:12 AM PDT by A_Former_Democrat (Legacy Kennedy . .give up YOUR job in the name of "Diversity")
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To: NRx

I wonder if the President is allowed to touch the Barber’s pole?


3 posted on 07/13/2016 7:21:00 AM PDT by Cowboy Bob
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To: NRx

Makes Bill Clinton a piker.


4 posted on 07/13/2016 7:21:32 AM PDT by DeFault User
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To: Cowboy Bob

Tacky!


5 posted on 07/13/2016 7:25:08 AM PDT by Tax-chick ("Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down." ~Johnny Cash)
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To: NRx

What exactly comes with those haircuts? Hmmm..


6 posted on 07/13/2016 7:25:51 AM PDT by Robert DeLong
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My hair line isn't much different than Hollandes.

I go to Great Clips.

With a coupon and tip, I'm at $11.

Every 4-6 weeks.

Of course the big difference between Hollandes haircut and mine
I pay for my own.

7 posted on 07/13/2016 7:25:53 AM PDT by mountn man (The Pleasure You Get From Life, Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
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To: NRx

Gotta think he’s buying more than hair cutting service for $11K per month.


8 posted on 07/13/2016 7:25:54 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck ( Socialism consumes EVERYTHING!)
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To: NRx

A barbershop would be a good front business for a brothel.


9 posted on 07/13/2016 7:28:41 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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10 posted on 07/13/2016 7:30:07 AM PDT by BigEdLB (Take it Easy, Chuck. I'm Not Taking it Back -- Donald Trump)
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To: NRx

I’ll bet the imposter and his wife spend at least that much every month. Taxpayer money, of course.


11 posted on 07/13/2016 7:32:13 AM PDT by Paulie (America without Christ is like a Chemistry book without the periodic table.)
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To: NRx

We’ll swap...

you take our MO...


12 posted on 07/13/2016 7:32:21 AM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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After Hubby retired, he bought an electric hair cutting set (about $20) and had me start cutting his hair. I’ve been trimming his beard for years, so this wasn’t too much harder to master. After his second haircut, the set was paid for, now we’re money to the good.


13 posted on 07/13/2016 7:49:44 AM PDT by Hoffer Rand (Bear His image. Bring His message. Be the Church.)
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Hubby and I have been married 34 years. No one but me has cut his hair in that time. I used to cut my dad’s hair and on occasion have cut my brother’s. Last time I got out the clippers for Hubby our 9 yr old grandson was here and I did his too. lol


14 posted on 07/13/2016 8:01:06 AM PDT by sheana
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To: mountn man

$15 at the local barbershop. All women staff. This week, the barberette was talking about what she wanted for her baby momma gift.
I gave her $20 because I said I was too important to walk around with a $15 haircut.


15 posted on 07/13/2016 8:06:44 AM PDT by AppyPappy (If you really want to irritate someone, point out something obvious they are trying hard to ignore.)
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To: NRx

Commies are hypocrites.


16 posted on 07/13/2016 8:07:25 AM PDT by Twinkie
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People will never realize that leftist leaders are more equal than they are, and are entitled to the better things in life because of their “public service”.


17 posted on 07/13/2016 8:11:28 AM PDT by vpintheak (Freedom is not equality; and equality is not freedom!)
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Scandalous hairstyle expense 1789 vs. 2016. At least Marie Antoinette got her money's worth. Now where did I put that guillotine?


18 posted on 07/13/2016 8:13:15 AM PDT by katana
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To: vpintheak

Champagne socialism is the term. Nothing new here.


19 posted on 07/13/2016 8:15:24 AM PDT by lodi90 (Clear choice for Conservatives now: TRUMP or lose)
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To: Hoffer Rand
#13 You did a good job. Now you need to trim the ears a bit : )
ping
20 posted on 07/13/2016 8:53:14 AM PDT by minnesota_bound
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