[taxesareforever]

"The republic is completely determined to be stronger than those who want to sow violence or fear," Mr. Chirac said

Maybe a little action might convince the people. So far Chirac has only dealt in words.

[Carling]

Chirac finally speaks out on this days after it begins.

He's a hero to the American left on Iraq, yet instead of taking decisive action or even pulling the usual liberal 'empathy' rhetoric card in these riots he hides until he realizes this isn't just going to go away. Then, he talks tough while his police are being used for target practice.

He is a COWARD.