[cowboyway]

de Villepin announced a sweeping package of reforms aimed at stopping the violence, as well as treating the social ills it stems from.

I smell payoffs, aka, more appeasement.

I guess that would be called 'entitlements' in the US.

[A CA Guy]

So have all the French converted to Muslim yet like Napoleon Bonaparte did or are they all expected to die instead for the sake of a Muslim peace.

[itsinthebag]

In order for French society to provide the same changes and opportunities to all its citizens, said de Villepin, 30 billion euros will be spent in France's riot zones, with the focus primarily on helping young people.

Spend 30 billion? And then what? Throwing money in this sinkhole didn't work before, it won't work now.

[BnBlFlag]

Ooooh! I bet the're really scared now. We're seeing the crumbling of Western Civilization (or at least what's left of it) before our very eyes. The French are totally flaccid with almost no resistance being put up. It is a sickening thing to watch.

[son of caesar]

jeepers, just how long can a young man expend energy on these levels anyways? THEY ARE JUST TIRED, this is perfectly normal after 13 days of extreme fun. the french have got to be the stupidest people on earth, even way more stupid than the yutes who are rioting. wearing down the opponent by letting him destroy your world is not a good way to win.

[SIDENET]

insurrection by disillusioned suburban youths

CNN steadfastly clinging to this lie.

[JustAnotherOkie]

Don't worry france, Ford and GM have a lot of unsold SUV's on the way.