Posted on 05/04/2021 9:50:47 AM PDT by Rummyfan
In 1971, first-time novelist Frederick Forsyth, a former RAF pilot, journalist, and war correspondent, published “The Day of the Jackal,” a grippingly realistic thriller about an anonymous hired assassin known only as the Jackal, who very nearly assassinates French president Charles de Gaulle in revenge for his abandonment of France’s long-time colony of Algeria in 1962. Outraged at what they saw as a national betrayal, a disaffected section of the French army, which had failed to unhorse de Gaulle in a coup attempt the year before, continued to make attempts on de Gaulle’s life, only to see each one fail.
The novel, a worldwide bestseller, was unique in several respects. For one thing, it tracked as closely as possible to actual history in order to make the tale believable. For another, it kept the reader in suspense even though everybody knew the ending before starting the book: De Gaulle died of natural causes at home in 1970.
For a third, it had you rooting for the nominal bad guy—the amoral, inventive and coolly expert Jackal—against one of the major figures of the 20th century. When, at the climax, the Jackal is taken down by the unflappable, plodding commissioner Lebel, you feel a moment of sadness for all that hard work, lost to chance.
Cut to France today, where last week some 20 retired French generals and other officers and enlisted men (some of them still serving) penned a startling open letter, directly addressed to president Emmanuel Macron, his government, and the rest of the nation, warning of the possibility—no, the necessity—of a military coup if the country doesn’t get a grip on its restive Muslim “hordes” in the ghettos called “banlieues,” and on the manufactured leftist social unrest that calls itself “anti-racism.”
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Actually some did predict it. No one listened.
“Cut to France today,”
More like CAMP OF THE SAINTS by Jean Raspail.
No matter how this turns out, the Frogs will surrender, again.
Yes, it was all there to see all along, for years.
People play pretend and possum when threatened. Finally, they play the badger.
Time for Frenchy to decide how French he wants France to remain.
Baguettes or burkas?
This is why Obama had to purge generals during his regime, and replace them with good leftists and statists.
its also why the deep state and Democrats had to declare the ridiculous "insurrection" on January 6 and fence off Washington DC.
They know they don't have loyalty from much of the military. I'm not an insider, so I don't know how close America is to such a situation, but its clear the Democrats and the Deep State fear it.
I’ve been really trying to put my finger on what is happening world-wide with all the division and strife in western nations. I know the devil is behind it all, without a doubt; but how is he doing it?
So far what I see is that a militant or coordinated left is pushing and pushing the boundaries of decency and morality everywhere. They’ve taken advantage of apathy and willful ignorance of most people to push it this far. Here and there, like this, we see decent people stand up to their tyranny, but it seems too little, too late.
There is going to be a terrible reckoning someday.
Sailors were told not to go to the “Arab” districts when I was in Toulon and Marseilles in 89 and 91. No one should be surprised.
Yes, but one side of the Frogs will have to surrender to the other side of the Frogs, no matter what.
Yes, the communists need to ensure they have control over every aspect of gov’t so they can crush the last defenders of individual liberty and constitutional order.
France will never be free. The people love socialism too much. They just hate sharing it with migrants.
Additionally, the EU will never allow France to be anything other than socialist. Brussels will take over control directly, if it comes to that.
Meanwhile, the EU needs to crush the Visegrad nations who are the last bastions of national liberty in Europe.
Dr. Steve Turley has youtube videos that explain what is happening, and he tends to be optimistic. He says the nationalist/populist movement is striking back at the globalists. He believes they are winning. Maybe he is being a bit too optimistic, but I feel better after watching his videos.
“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me?” Psalm 118:6
All be design.
The devil is the cause and he has the solution - one man. One man of his choosing who will be so charismatic with oratory skills that he will unite the left and right as well as religious blow-hards of all religions. One man to rule them all.
But before he takes the reigns, chaos and destruction must occur. We’re in the opening salvos of it right now.
Thanks. I’ll check him out.
Europe was able to go socialist because they had the US Military to protect them. The money they did not need for defense went into social program.
Socialism can never work in the long terms since the system creates more takers then producers.
It is ironic that at a time Europe may get their most treasured wish, that the US would not longer be the main superpower will be just when they may need the US the most.
If the Chinese and Muslims ever join forces Europe will be lost for generations.
You are correct. The Mrs. says the same. I am simply blown away at how far and how fast it has all happened. And as I’ve told her, I don’t have to like it, but I do believe it.
They’ve been laying the groundwork for a long time now. Gained control of entertainment, the education systems, and have been mass-producing indoctrinated professionals for decades. Once the internet, then smart phones and social media came out, it’s been rolling at breakneck speed.
Very slowly, then all at once.
There was no problem at all with the immigrants from the 1950s-1980s. They went to France for the same reasons people came to the USA. For freedom and opportunity. Something changed in their home countries that brought a more riled-up generation of immigrants after the 1990s.
I have a problem with all immigration. The only reason for immigration is to increase the labor pool and to decrease worker wages. It is a dirty trick to play on the wage earning work force.
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