Posted on 03/11/2010 9:03:47 AM PST by La Lydia
They have both been accused of having affairs in a saga supposedly gripping France. But today it was claimed that Carla Bruni and Nicolas Sarkozy 'infidelities' are actually a spectacular hoax. French magazine L'Express alleged that the story was cooked up by an unidentified trainee journalist who wanted to see how quickly unverified rumours could spread online.
The reports began on Twitter, rapidly spread across a number of blogs and were eventually picked up by the international press.
But the 'traditional' French media have remained silent. A blog posting referring to the allegations on respected French weekend newspaper Journal du Dimanche has been removed. The Elysee Palace has refused to issue any comment on the claims. Last night, Sky News released an interview with Bruni, 42, recorded last Friday before the rumours began to circulate widely online. Although not asked directly about the accusations, she said her 55-year-old husband would never cheat on her. The French first lady described their love story as a 'real fairy tale' adding: 'He would never have affairs. Have you ever seen a picture of him having an affair?'...
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Hey, if I *were* a Log Cabin Pubbie, I could do a hell of a lot better than Massa. ;’)
.....and the Award for Quote of the Day goes to Fred Nerks.
“Then I guess it’s CURTAINS for Michelle”
LOL! thanks...
She looks rather wide to me and I know she is quite a slender women.
That style is horrible om her.
i meant standing next to Michelle...
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