Thousand cars torched in latest French riots(Paris/France burns, Live Thread Night #11)

Reuters ^ | 11/06/05 | Elisabeth Pineau

[Jo Nuvark]

I was there at the millenium. Paris keeps moving my impressionists. Been there three times to see them and each time, they are either on tour, in renovation or being moved somewhere. Sacre Bleu.

The Tour D'Eiffel is an erector project by a big kid. I believe the French hated it. But then New York hated the Brooklyn Bridge until it was completed.

My favorite monument is Joan of Arc. Now there is a real man!

Are you alright? Are you safe? Do you need anything?

[nicmarlo]

I don't know the status....as Fox can't seem to cover the French riot/terrorism for very long....it doesn't fit in their "news" schedule.

[nicmarlo]

LOL...Did you see my post last night re Monty Python? I think a repost on this thread would do, as well:

You don't frighten us, pig-dogs! Go and boil your bottom, sons of a silly person. I blow my nose at you! I don't wanna talk to you no more, you empty headed animal food trough wiper! I fart in your general direction! Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries! Now, go away, or I shall taunt you a second time!

[Dane]

I don't know the status....as Fox can't seem to cover the French riot/terrorism for very long....it doesn't fit in their "news" schedule

In Fox's defense, they do not have free access in France. The media especially broadcast media in France is essentially state controlled.

[Jo Nuvark]

[...8 mayors of affected areas "sacrified their Sunday morning...]

I thought overtime was illegal in France.

[nicmarlo]

Oh; I didn't know that. But you needn't defend Fox too much; this is their m.o. anyways....sadly, it's more tabloid than news they cover....

[proud American in Canada]

Ah, thanks for the explanation. That makes sense--700 cars seemed like a lot for just one Quarter.

Where the Cathedral of Notre Dame is located, beautiful Cathedral, BTWYes, it is beautiful. I went to France in high school.

It would be a tragedy if some of the culture/architecture was destroyed.

[Jo Nuvark]

Oops! Reread your post. You say you were visiting. I thought at first that you lived in Paris. So I will assume you are safe and do not need anything.

[jb6]

Authorities have so far found no way beyond appeals and more police to address a problem with complex social, economic and racial causes

I have a solution:

[mojito]

The analogy here is the Commune. We will see if Chirac has the belly for it.

[proud American in Canada]

There are absolutely no live reports from the center of it all.

I swear, it's almost as bad as it was trying to get information about that train explosion in North Korea.

[Dane]

Oh; I didn't know that. But you needn't defend Fox too much; this is their m.o. anyways....sadly, it's more tabloid than news they cover...

Well at least Fox is reporting. CNN and MSNBC about hearing the news from their paradise France, probably have their hands up to their ears shouting, lalalalalalalala, I don't hear you.

[GonzoGOP]

Wth? Are they not shooting back? How does this ever end?

With total and unconditional French capitulation. Sorry this isn't my typical bash the French post, but when you are dealing with Islamists there is not room to negotiate. Either you lock and load or put on your burka. From what I have seen of the French reaction I'm thinking that the British had better start preparing to make a stand at the beaches.

[nicmarlo]

That's what people always do when they hear/see things that don't agree with their wishes. Human nature. Unfortunately, the alphabet channels are SUPPOSED TO BE UNBIASED REPORTERS of NEWS....that CLEARLY is not true.

[Liberty Valance]

HA! msnbc ran a canned headlines and legends story about Hillary! today....uuuunnnngggghhhhhh!!!

[jslade]

Have tub. Will travel. Looterguy available for personal instruction.

[proud American in Canada]

Have you heard them say anything more about Marseille?I don't think so, though I may have missed it.

[jlasoon]

Does anyone have a live feed or any info from ground zero in Paris.

[Dark Skies]

Have tub. Will travel. Looterguy available for personal instruction.

I am surprised that, given the poverty of the rioters, there hasn't been a lot of looting. These guys seem to be staying on a consistent plan of burn and destroy.

[Shortstop7]

"All your brie are belong to us"

ROFL.............. You needed a "may spit" with laughter warning with that post.