Posted on 11/17/2015 2:14:52 PM PST by Kaslin
PARIS, France - Slowly but surely as Paris has returned to normality some of the people affected by Friday's terrorist attack have returned to Boulevard Voltaire, to see just how lucky they had been. Many lit candles and others followed the French tradition of chalking messages on the pavement as a act of defiance. One British tourist told me the cafe she was in was so close to the gun fire that it could be clearly heard. Perhaps because of the Charlie Hebdo massacre the cafe owner knew what was going on and herded his customers into the cellar in time. They stayed there until armed police and the army secured the area.
Despite the massive security effort in Paris, the American Experience shop remained closed. It is located on the other side of the street from the Bataclan Theatre and there can be little doubt this is why its staff and customer left the scene alive. Most Americans followed the shops lead and stayed away from the area around Republic Square, those who did venture in discretely prayed for the dead.
Bullet holes can still be seen in the windows of bars and restaurants, whilst forensic teams still come and go from the Bataclan Theatre, were 89 people lost their lives. At a local launderette a mourner placed a rose through a bullet hole in the window, next to a glass door that was now shattered on the floor.
But the mood was not one of defeat but rather of calm resolve. Unlike 9/11 this was not the first time Paris had seen such an attack and the shock was tempered with a realization that France was now at war, and the pride that comes from knowing the enemy will be defeated.
President Hollande's address to the joint session of Congress and the Senate was broadcast live to hushed diners. Unlike Obama the President of France is in the middle of a major offensive against the Islamic State, with huge airstrikes over night. The nation appears united behind him, a simple sign on Voltaire read: "Paris is strong, Paris is never gives up. RIP Angels."
(All photos by Andre Walker)
Might I suggest next time the owner hand out weapons, take cover and fire upon the worthless islamo scumbag terrorists.
Bad people just need to be killed.
http://blogs.reuters.com/faithworld/2009/07/09/debating-a-burqa-ban-with-a-french-mp-in-english/
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Just a few other photos about Muslims in France.
Trump, and you, are right about this. Putting the customers aside for the moment, suppose many of the shop owners had rifles locked up in the back, easily accessible to trusted employees.
I really can't blame the owners very much for not doing that previously. But after Friday, they'd be fools not to do it now.
Awhile back, someone here on FR posted a picture of some restaurant in middle America. All the waitresses had open-carry sidearms. That's worth posting again.
I hate to say it but the pile of flowers wrapped in plastic is unsightly.
What a waste of money.
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Awhile back, someone here on FR posted a picture of some restaurant in middle America. All the waitresses had open-carry sidearms. That’s worth posting again.
I can’t remember the name of the place, but it is located in Rifle, Colorado.
Oh, the restaurant is called “Shooters”.
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Kruschev promised "we will bury you".
These evil enemies are saying the same thing.
To one of their posters: Yeah we mock your prophet. He married a six year old and had sex with her when she was nine. He was a sick and twisted perv.
Great pic. Thanks!
a mourner placed a rose through a bullet hole in the window
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Somehow this touches my heart.
(Completely opposite of the daisy in the gun barrel.)
ISIS would do well to consider that. As Adm. Yamamoto is said to have remarked: You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass.
Of course, back then we had a president who loved America (FDR). yes, he was a liberal, but he loved America.
Thanks.
And they’ve never been robbed or had a shooting. :)
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