France calls for American 'reason'

Telegraph (UK) ^ | 09/14/2001 | Harry de Quetteville and Toby Helm

[VadeRetro]

They have a Phase II in store for us.

But if we issue forceful condemnations they'll just go away?

[breakem]

From our excnage student in France. FYI: Hi this is -----. Today in all Europe we tryed to make 3 minutes of silence. All the radio stations put the same song: Imagine from John Lennon.My bus stopped during this 3 minutes. Not all the people did the 3 minutes of silence because a lot of them said that when United States killed people we don't do that. I don't agree with that state of mind. Yesterday 3 firefighters of my region took the plane with dog and flew first in Paris for join other firefighters and then to New York for help the NYFD. I have to hit my books... (we're teaching her some US slang)

[Antoninus]

No surprise that the SOCIALISTS who currently run France and Germany would oppose us. I expect to hear more of this kind of rhetoric from Socialist Europe in coming days...

[Bob J]

Please keep in mind that 99.99% of this type of hogwash comes from the socialist/intellectual/ruling class in Paris. Get 100 miles away from the Eiffel Tower and you will find much appreciation for the US.

It is difficult to separate the French from their rulers, but, condemning all French for the whiney, arrogant, santimonius bile coming out of Paris is like condemning all Americans for the swill that passes for intelligence at say, Berkeley or the ACLU.

BTW - I'm one of the biggest French (Paris) detractors (hater).

[dighton]

Perhaps you're right.

For what it's worth, Chirac had better words than Jospin and Richard.

[Neophyte]

Oh, Bertie, it's so nice to see you really annoyed! You dropped all the pretency of civilised discussion and show who you are indeed. Not that you were ever able to put a wool over anyone's eye...

[Lazamataz]

He's a twisted little man. Thanks for advising me that he has made a threat upon me. I am very good with various forms of iron, always possess, and I am in no danger whatever. Thanks for your concern!

[Lazamataz]

Your absence is a good thing. Your threats of violence, your bigotry, your hatred, your antisemitism, is all that Free Republic stands against. Thank G-d that you are gone -- and I know Jim Robinson has the wisdom to keep you off.

Once, I rallied to your defense. Then I learned about you -- that you were filled with hatred towards Jews, foreigners of any stripe, and filled with the most vile language and twisted angers I have ever seen.

I make it a point to distance myself from people like you in real life. I hope you and I have a permanent distance here.

[Jorge]

....to;A+Bert

Your absence is a good thing. Your threats of violence, your bigotry, your hatred, your antisemitism, is all that Free Republic stands against. Thank G-d that you are gone -- and I know Jim Robinson has the wisdom to keep you off.

After reading A+Bert's email, I'm surprised he's allowed to walk the streets, much less post on FR.

What a vile antisemite.

I say down with A+Berts... and God bless America and Israel!

[primate]

The muslim crusades around the 12th century brought arabic numerals to the west where rational thought and arabic numerals were fused creating science as we know it giving us those wonderful gothic cathedrals which required such calculating abilities and so much more in the years to come... so in an indirect sort of way islam greatly advanced science by bringing with them on their crusades arabic numerals. next in concern to 99% of the posts I've seen here I would like to post an agreement, I'm assuming, we all read before clicking on 'I agree' when registering to post on this forum. Purpose: The Free Republic forum is intended for Conservative users who wish to have a SERIOUS DISCUSSION about political events, conservative principles and the elimination of government corruption and abuse. THIS IS A NEWS AND INFORMATION SITE not a chat room. Please stay on topic. Free Republic is a supporter of free speech on the internet but we believe that along with the privilege of free speech comes the responsibility to respect the rights of others. Please remember to use courtesy when posting, refrain from personal attacks and do not use profane or obscene language. Your posts will be read by thousands of people and will be archived for years to come...."