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"I talk nonsense" quote gives Mexico's Fox red face
Reuters ^ | 10 Nov 2006 | Staff

Posted on 11/10/2006 6:12:36 AM PST by Kitten Festival

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Vicente Fox, who is prone to verbal mishaps, put his foot in it again by admitting he talks nonsense, in an off-the-record comment splashed on front pages and played on television news.

Fox, who ended 71 years of one-party rule at elections in 2000, leaves office on December 1 and his government has been plagued with political upheaval as it stutters toward the finishing line.

"I can talk freely. Now I can say any nonsense. It really doesn't matter, I'm on my way out," Fox told the Spanish news agency EFE in an informal remark before a televised interview.

The comment, made last week, was part of a tape sent to clients by the agency. A U.S. Hispanic channel played the remark, which was then picked up by Mexican television and radio stations.

(Excerpt) Read more at today.reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Mexico; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: mexico; vicentefox
He gives himself a red face and the rest of us a lot of satisfaction.
1 posted on 11/10/2006 6:12:37 AM PST by Kitten Festival
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To: Kitten Festival

Did he say it in English or spanish?


2 posted on 11/10/2006 6:23:09 AM PST by edcoil (Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
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To: Kitten Festival
I donno... Fox isn't the only politico prone to open mouth, insert foot. My favorite was when he gave a talk to a group of indian women. He asked one lady what newspapers she read. The lady, rather embarrased, told him she was illiterate. Fox said, "oh well, you're probably happier not reading the newspapers!"

That went over real well with the press -- and the indians, who were there to talk about educational programs :-)

3 posted on 11/10/2006 7:42:23 AM PST by rpgdfmx
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To: Kitten Festival

What is there to be red-faced about? The honesty is refreshing, proper, and indeed is what could be expected from an honorable person. More, this confession puts him in a good position to call the others on their nonsense.


4 posted on 11/10/2006 10:43:20 AM PST by GSlob
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To: rpgdfmx

Sounds like some wisdom if you are thinking about our news!


5 posted on 11/10/2006 10:45:19 AM PST by dforest (be careful you don't become what you hate the most)
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To: indylindy

That was Fox's "spin" (Fox, the Pres, not Fox the network)... alas, that granny, and the other ladies were there to support literacy programs.

Maybe every politician should get a "get out of stupid free" card... but they have to own up that what they said was dumb.


6 posted on 11/10/2006 10:53:05 AM PST by rpgdfmx
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To: rpgdfmx

Yeah, I know, I was just teasing when thinking about our news lately.LOL


7 posted on 11/10/2006 11:12:53 AM PST by dforest (be careful you don't become what you hate the most)
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