French Fries now Freedom Fries...Are we that dumb? - GoFuckYourself.com

JeremySF · 03-12-2003, 01:02 PM

You've probably heard that the congressional cafeteria changed the name of French Fries to Freedom Fries. Basically there is a historical precedent for changing the names of avowed enemies during war time. During WWII we changed the name of frankfurters to hotdog, sauerkraut to liberty cabbage, etc.

What's idiotic about this is that....

1) French fries aren't French..weren't invented there. They were invented in Belgium.

2) There's probably nothing that would give the French greater satisfaction then for us to change the name of French Fries to something else given their snobbery for finer cuisine.

It would be akin to the French changing the name of American Snails to Escargot. Of course there's no such thing as American snails, and they already call it Escargot, but you get my point. Why would we want something that we didn't invent nor want association with named after us.

3) France, while very obstinate and annoying, is not an avowed enemy.

The French are probably elated that we changed the name. Chirac is probably peeing in his pants with glee.

Instead of changing the name, we should start attributing French to things fertilizer...instead calling it French Manure.

Stupid....

candyflip · 03-12-2003, 01:03 PM

Yes...we are that dumb.

cluck · 03-12-2003, 01:04 PM

Freedom Fries? Why not just "Fries"? I'm pretty sure everyone else agrees that they'd feel gay going to McDonalds and asking for some "Freedom Fries"

The Porn Dude · 03-12-2003, 01:04 PM

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Originally posted by candyflip
Yes...we are that dumb.

sad but true

KrazieSweets · 03-12-2003, 01:07 PM

What is the French Kiss going to be called now

cluck · 03-12-2003, 01:08 PM

Freedom Toast?

Mr.Fiction · 03-12-2003, 01:09 PM

This is part of the stupid pseudo-patriotism that some people fall for. You are not more of an American if you feed your face with french fries and call them something else, no matter what Rush says.

Enlistment in the military is not up, but people want to rename their greasy fast food to prove that they are ready for war.

Only in America.

rooster · 03-12-2003, 01:14 PM

mrfiction

detacided · 03-12-2003, 01:15 PM

Does anyone think that France's feelings agaist war are less important than the fact we might be going to war. I do not care if you are for or against the war, France, although they have voting power, shouldnt be a media target.

Congratulations to Ohio Representative Bob Ney and Congressman Walter Jones of North Carolina for wasting there f'cking time.

Mr.Fiction · 03-12-2003, 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by rooster
mrfiction

rooster · 03-12-2003, 01:19 PM

I think its important because enough is enough with these so called allies. They hate america, they stand in our way in foreign policy any chance they get. Fuck them.

DavePlays · 03-12-2003, 01:22 PM

Lost your sense of humor ??

FATPad · 03-12-2003, 01:24 PM

It's stupid.

cluck · 03-12-2003, 01:27 PM

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Originally posted by rooster
I think its important because enough is enough with these so called allies. They hate america, they stand in our way in foreign policy any chance they get. Fuck them.

You would actually go to McDonalds and order "freedom fries", in those words?

FATPad · 03-12-2003, 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by rooster
I think its important because enough is enough with these so called allies. They hate america, they stand in our way in foreign policy any chance they get. Fuck them.

Indeed they do.

So why do we have to rename french fries? Everytime you order french fries do you really think of France, French policies, and French leaders, and view your ordering french fries as some sort of sign that you support France?

cluck · 03-12-2003, 01:31 PM

I bet the box will have the statue of liberty on it.

rooster · 03-12-2003, 01:33 PM

I dont think its really meant to be taken seriously. More of a way of saying to them in a subtle way that their anti american attitude is going to have a serious effect on americans deciding not to buy france products in the future.

dav555add · 03-12-2003, 01:53 PM

Although I agree that it is quite childish to make such a fuss about a food name such as "frecnh fries" to "freedom fries", it is nothing compared to what is being said in france and other anti-American countries in europe.
Imagine members of the US Government going to the Late Show and laughing at foul language comments made about france?? Well, that is exactly what is happening now in france.
So, although I would not have gone as far as changing the name of food things, I can't really condemn it.
I think it would be best if we stopped buying french products, after all; that is the language the french understand...

Mr.Fiction · 03-12-2003, 01:59 PM

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Originally posted by dav555add
Although I agree that it is quite childish to make such a fuss about a food name such as "frecnh fries" to "freedom fries", it is nothing compared to what is being said in france and other anti-American countries in europe.
Imagine members of the US Government going to the Late Show and laughing at foul language comments made about france?? Well, that is exactly what is happening now in france.
So, although I would not have gone as far as changing the name of food things, I can't really condemn it.
I think it would be best if we stopped buying french products, after all; that is the language the french understand...

Are you joking or just brainwashed? One of the reasons some of the French government are being assholes to us is because Rumsfield, Cheney, and Bush, not to mention the entire U.S. media, have publicly been assholes to them over the last several months. Why? Because they, like nearly every other country in the world, disagree with Bush's little plan.

You think they don't have a right to be assholes after this administration was assholes to them?

The foreign policy skills of this administration are non-existent. But they are great at getting right wingers to believe everything they say.

dav555add · 03-12-2003, 02:06 PM

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Originally posted by Mr.Fiction

Are you joking or just brainwashed? One of the reasons some of the French government are being assholes to us is because Rumsfield, Cheney, and Bush, not to mention the entire U.S. media, have publicly been assholes to them over the last several months. Why? Because they, like nearly every other country in the world, disagree with Bush's little plan.

You think they don't have a right to be assholes after this administration was assholes to them?

The foreign policy skills of this administration are non-existent. But they are great at getting right wingers to believe everything they say.

As you name says: You live in a fictional wolrd...

<IMX> · 03-12-2003, 02:11 PM

Yes, we are that stupid.

In fact, I'm surprised they haven't banned the teaching of french in public high schools.

From now on we will not teach French!!!

Freedom Fries
Freedom Toast
Freedom Dressing
Let Freedom ring from the table tops of Georgia to the resteraunts surrounding the WTC!!

Let Freedom Ring!!!

Yo Adrian · 03-12-2003, 02:16 PM

Where can I buy a good Freedom Tickler? hehe

Yes we're stupid, nobody gives a shit what we call our junk food.

JeremySF · 03-12-2003, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by rooster
I think its important because enough is enough with these so called allies.

I may agree, but isn't renaming fries not only childish but what the hell does it acomplish except that we look stupid, because french fries are not french and nobody calls french fries french fries except for us.

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They hate america, they stand in our way in foreign policy any chance they get. Fuck them.

Actually they most of them don't hate America, but they're looking out for their own interests. As you've probably read in my other posts, France has a vested interested in preventing this war from happening b/c ...

1) France is responsible--to this day-for 25% of Iraq's imports, trade worth nearly $1.5B to French companies.

2) French national oil giant TotalFinaElf recently negotiated a contract w/Baghdad to exploit Iraq huge southern oil fields worth an estimated $40 - $60B. They need Saddam in power for this contract to come to fruition.

3) French companies have been violated U.N. embargo restrictions for ages.

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Fuck them.

I can understand why you might feel this way, but unfortunately the global economy is completely interdependent, and if other countries wanted to fuck us over financially they could. Aside from divesting from America, they could boycott American products, initiate a trade war, trade all their U.S. dollar reserves for Euros, among other things. The "fuck them" approach to diplomacy sadly is impractical .

Right now we have debt that (per capita) rivals third-world countries. Our economy is more fragile than one might think.

digi · 03-12-2003, 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by rooster
I think its important because enough is enough with these so called allies. They hate america, they stand in our way in foreign policy any chance they get. Fuck them.

Poor america, everyone hates you

you seriousley expect that starting wars abroad wont raise objections? you think america and iraq are the only countries affected by this? foreign policy involves... duh.. foreigners.

Non-porn · 03-12-2003, 04:21 PM

I say:

Fuck France, Fuck England and fuck any body that stands in our way. Us Americans and our tax dollars have bailed out so many foreign governments financial and war problems is sickening. Yes, we are the biggest bad ass of the playground and it?s time to recognize or get beat down. If these countries don?t like it take your foreign investment and GFY. What I find hypocritical is these countries will invest in the US and then come back and ask for loan guarantees in the billions. Then stand up and say we Americans are uneducated stupid fucks with no culture. Then why invest your money here? And who is truly the stupid fuck?

My Iraq policy:

Say Saddam you fucked up and have billions in oil assets ripe for the pickings. You have pissed off your neighbors so basically no one is going to help you. Your Stalinist ideology did not work, but thanks for the oil fields. We should notify the people of Iraq to leave before 3-15-2003 or you will be considered an enemy. Then we should bomb Baghdad into a glass bowl and make it a skateboard theme park. Sell coke, Marlboros, Bud Lite, and blast a looped tape of Brittany Spears forever. This will teach other countries to wise up with their wealth of natural resources.

My American policy:

Close the borders and give a 90-day notice via the media to get the fuck out if you are illegally here. If you are caught here after 90 days you become a ?Freedom worker of the US?. You will be interned three years in special camps that builds all the same shit they do in China for three hots and cot. You will be bombarded with ?Hooked on Phonic? 24 hours a day. After three years the only way to get out of the camp is to memorize and recite the current McDonalds menu in perfect English. (With a headset on)

My American foreign policy:

Oh you need an economy stimulus package? 50% interest and 10% of all profits form the investment capitol?for life. If you default on the loan your citizens will get the ?Freedom worker of the US? package.

Oh you need military assistance because another country is kicking your ass? What?s in it for us?

Oh you need assistance due to a dictatorship government? What?s in it for us?

Conclusion of my rant:

I am tired of all the countries complaining about our actions. Whenever any of them needed help they came to us and we gave it to them. What is worse is most NEVER repaid us. Most Americans don?t want to go to war. Why? It?s bad for business, but we understand it?s better to pay now then later. How do we know this? Because we bailed every one else out when it got to late. So if you don?t like our war..GFY.

julia · 03-12-2003, 04:25 PM

That's funny.... especially when in France nor in Quebec we use the name french fries !! In french, we only call them fries! I don't even know why english poeple call it french fries, it makes no sense since their from belgium in the first place....
Anyways, I don't think it will offend them.... they are just gonna laugh at how stupid freedom fries sounds! America and their freedom... it's only good for them. What about France's freedom of speech and of choice?? Yeah, americains could care less, all they want is their freedom and screw everyone else! Well, freedom fries it is for you all!

p.s. Non-porn... i bet you voted for Bush didn't ya??

Snazzy · 03-12-2003, 04:31 PM

non-porn your an idiot

JeremySF · 03-12-2003, 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by julia
That's funny.... especially when in France nor in Quebec we use the name french fries !! In french, we only call them fries!

I thought you called them pommes frites

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I don't even know why english poeple call it french fries, it makes no sense since their from belgium in the first place....

I think the english call them "chips"

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What about France's freedom of speech and of choice??

Freedom of speech in France? You do realize the government has tried to ban many American English words from the language. And they've also banned certain types of political speech.

49thParallel · 03-12-2003, 04:51 PM

My god..this can't be real...please tell me this is just another one of David Lettermans' "Stupid President's tricks". What's next, will George W stop a congressional fan with his tongue?

Non-porn · 03-12-2003, 04:51 PM

Snazzy:

I got a headset for you.

"your" ?

SENSEX · 03-12-2003, 04:55 PM

mmmmmmm freedom fries

JeremySF · 03-12-2003, 05:00 PM

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Originally posted by Non-porn
I say:

Fuck France, Fuck England and fuck any body that stands in our way. Us Americans and our tax dollars have bailed out so many foreign governments financial and war problems is sickening. Yes, we are the biggest bad ass of the playground and it?s time to recognize or get beat down. If these countries don?t like it take your foreign investment and GFY. What I find hypocritical is these countries will invest in the US and then come back and ask for loan guarantees in the billions. Then stand up and say we Americans are uneducated stupid fucks with no culture. Then why invest your money here? And who is truly the stupid fuck?

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Originally posted by Colin

1. MYTH. Americans are stupid.

FACT. PEOPLE are stupid. Anyone that is different than me is stupid. Anyone that disagrees with me is stupid. Bush is stupid. Clinton was stupid. Saddam is stupid. Chiraq is stupid. Everyone is stupid, especially people that are different than you.

julia · 03-12-2003, 05:09 PM

I thought you called them pommes frites

We called them frites which is the exact translation of the word fries (thats what I meant)

I think the english call them "chips"

I meant english speaking ... I don't know how they call it in England so lets settle for Americans shall we?

Freedom of speech in France? You do realize the government has tried to ban many American English words from the language. And they've also banned certain types of political speech.

hummm.. lets not get into that. Do you recall a certain president named Bush wanting to declare war to porn?? That is probly respectful of the american freedom! ;)

DatingGold · 03-12-2003, 05:13 PM

heh.. Freedom Kiss

What a jackass idea.. Freedom Fries. I bet soccer moms in huge Suburbans with one fucking brat kid love that idea.

Did I get off track?

Ludedude · 03-12-2003, 05:18 PM

Our nation is being run by 2nd graders.

JeremySF · 03-12-2003, 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by julia

Freedom of speech in France? You do realize the government has tried to ban many American English words from the language. And they've also banned certain types of political speech.

hummm.. lets not get into that. Do you recall a certain president named Bush wanting to declare war to porn?? That is probly respectful of the american freedom! ;) [/B]

Hey, you're preaching to the choir. Freedom of speech doesn't apply only to speech I agree with. I loathe anyone who tries to trample on our constitutional rights, particularly freedom of expression.

But, the difference is freedom of expression is protected in our Bill of Rights. While fuck head politicians sometimes pass law infringing on these rights, a Federal district court or the Supreme Court ends up repealing the law.

Can you imagine America banning the word "French" from the English language? Hmmmm.....maybe that's a bad analogy. lol

ldinternet · 03-12-2003, 05:24 PM

"Freedom" fries?! What the fuck?

JeremySF · 03-12-2003, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by Ludedude
Our nation is being run by 2nd graders.

Your quotes in your sig are brilliant!

andi_germany · 03-12-2003, 05:32 PM

Guess if you don't like anything French you should start by shipping the Statue of Liberty back as it was a French gift.

If most of the world is against a war it might just be that America is wrong. USA is making 2 trillion dollar in debt over the next 5 years. Where do you think you guys are borrowing that money?

You should really look right in your garage to see the most unpatriotic thing. The SUV that is the fuel sucker is the one thing that supports the middle eastern oil contries and therefore you are paying most the terrorist yourself. Get a nice small car that takes little fuel and you are also saving the most important part of this world. Nature

pelagicnavigator · 03-12-2003, 05:32 PM

Goddammit I just lost 7 minutes of my life due to this thread....everyone here owes me.....

ED · 03-12-2003, 05:37 PM

I hate how the states always toots their freedom horn. As if they invented the concept. I've actually talked to americans who thought canada wasn't a free country... morons.
So you can speak and vote. Wow.. what about REAL freedoms like the freedom to roll up some marijuana in the privacy of your own home and kick back. I know canada doesn't have that either... YET... but if not for our close relation to the states we would. </rant>

cluck · 03-12-2003, 05:39 PM

I say we just take fries in general off the market. Hit france where it hurts!

JeremySF · 03-12-2003, 05:40 PM

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Originally posted by andi_germany

If most of the world is against a war it might just be that America is wrong.

hmmmmm......that's not logical. If you look throughout history the majority opinion is frequently wrong. It's generally someone/some country that takes an unpopular stand than in the long run is better for everyone.

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USA is making 2 trillion dollar in debt over the next 5 years. Where do you think you guys are borrowing that money?

We're borrowing it from Sammy the Bull. j/k as you may have seen in my other posts, I've pointed this out.

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You should really look right in your garage to see the most unpatriotic thing. The SUV that is the fuel sucker is the one thing that supports the middle eastern oil contries and therefore you are paying most the terrorist yourself. Get a nice small car that takes little fuel and you are also saving the most important part of this world. Nature

Yep, you are right. And half them (at least in California) were built by Germans (BMW and Mercedes). Don't lecture me. I take a bus/train from SF to Palo Alto everyday, which is a 3h4m commute EVERY DAY. I'm doing my part not to support terrorist supporting oil.

JeremySF · 03-12-2003, 05:43 PM

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Originally posted by ED
I hate how the states always toots their freedom horn. As if they invented the concept. I've actually talked to americans who thought canada wasn't a free country... morons.
So you can speak and vote. Wow.. what about REAL freedoms like the freedom to roll up some marijuana in the privacy of your own home and kick back. I know canada doesn't have that either... YET... but if not for our close relation to the states we would. </rant>

I love California....$200 for a medical marijuana perscription.

The Compassionate Marijuana Use Act of 1996
Proposition 215

SECTION 1. Section 11362.5 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:

11362.5. (a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996.
(b)(1) The people of the State of California hereby find and declare that the purposes of the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 are as follows:

(A) To ensure that seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes where that medical use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined that the person's health would benefit from the use of marijuana in the treatment of cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spasticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraine, or any other illness for which marijuana provides relief.

(B) To ensure that patients and their primary caregivers who obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes upon the recommendation of a physician are not subject to criminal prosecution or sanction.

(C) To encourage the federal and state governments to implement a plan to provide for the safe and affordable distribution of marijuana to all patients in medical need of marijuana.

(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede legislation prohibiting persons from engaging in conduct that endangers others, nor to condone the diversion of marijuana for nonmedical purposes.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no physician in this state shall be punished, or denied any right or privilege, for having recommended marijuana to a patient for medical purposes.

(d) Section 11357, relating to the possession of marijuana, and Section 11358, relating to the cultivation of marijuana, shall not apply to a patient, or to a patient's primary caregiver, who possesses or cultivates marijuana for the personal medical purposes of the patient upon the written or oral recommendation or approval of a physician.

(e) For the purposes of this section, ''primary caregiver" means the individual designated by the person exempted under this section who has consistently assumed responsibility for the housing, health, or safety of that person.

SECTION 2. If any provision of this measure or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the measure that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this measure are severable.

DavePlays · 03-12-2003, 05:45 PM

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Originally posted by DavePlays
Lost your sense of humor ??

Yes dave - I believe most of them have.

Freedom Kiss

Ludedude · 03-12-2003, 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by JeremySF

Your quotes in your sig are brilliant!

Thanks dude...you want some freedom fries with that?

JeremySF · 03-12-2003, 06:38 PM

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Originally posted by cluck
I say we just take fries in general off the market. Hit france where it hurts!

at first I thought you were serious until I saw your handle.

that's just about the wittiest thing I think you've said. There's hope for you yet.

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Originally posted by Ludedude

Thanks dude...you want some freedom fries with that?

please! to go along with my liberty tickler.

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Originally posted by ED
I I've actually talked to americans who thought canada wasn't a free country... morons.

You fell for that? lol....it's called sarcasm....but, hey, there is a reason they call it Canuckistan...

Anyways, I do agree with you some people toot that freedom horn a little too much, even though the american constitution is one of the oldest constitutions in the world...despite the fact that the U.S. is barely 2 1/4 centuries old.

directfiesta · 03-12-2003, 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by rooster
I think its important because enough is enough with these so called allies. They hate america, they stand in our way in foreign policy any chance they get. Fuck them.

Stop thinking, I think I smell smoke ....

WARNING: overheating !

directfiesta · 03-12-2003, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by rooster
I dont think its really meant to be taken seriously. More of a way of saying to them in a subtle way that their anti american attitude is going to have a serious effect on americans deciding not to buy france products in the future.

The " attitude" is not anti-american, but first anti-war and secondly anti-Bush ( because of his bullyness a, threats and lies).
I know quite a few French people, and they still love the Americans as individual. The problem is that if this continue, they could start hating the americans as a collectivity... One more ennemy created by Georgie baby.

Antonio · 03-12-2003, 07:11 PM

France has neither winter nor summer nor morals. Apart from
these drawbacks it is a fine country. France has usually been
governed by prostitutes." ---Mark Twain

"I would rather have a German division in front of me than
a French one behind me." --- General George S. Patton

"Going to war without France is like going deer hunting
without your accordion." --Norman Schwartzkopf

"We can stand here like the French, or we can do
something about it." ---- Marge Simpson

"As far as I'm concerned, war always means failure"
---Jacques Chirac, President of France

"As far as France is concerned, you're right."
---Rush Limbaugh,

"The only time France wants us to go to war is when the
German Army is sitting in Paris sipping coffee."
--- Regis Philbin

"The French are a smallish, monkey-looking bunch and not
dressed any better, on average, than the citizens of
Baltimore.
True, you can sit outside in Paris and drink
little cups of coffee, but why this is more stylish than
sitting inside and drinking large glasses of whiskey
I don't know." --- P.J O'Rourke (1989)

"You know, the French remind me a little bit of an
aging actress of the 1940s who was still trying to
dine out on her looks but doesn't have the face for it."
---John McCain, U.S. Senator from Arizona

"I don't know why people are surprised that France
won't help us get Saddam out of Iraq. After all,
France wouldn't help us get the Germans out of France!"
---Jay Leno

"The last time the French asked for 'more proof' it
came marching into Paris under a German flag."
--David Letterman

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rooster Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,384	I think its important because enough is enough with these so called allies. They hate america, they stand in our way in foreign policy any chance they get. Fuck them.

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rooster Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,384	I dont think its really meant to be taken seriously. More of a way of saying to them in a subtle way that their anti american attitude is going to have a serious effect on americans deciding not to buy france products in the future.

03-12-2003, 01:53 PM	#18
dav555add Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 3,427	Although I agree that it is quite childish to make such a fuss about a food name such as "frecnh fries" to "freedom fries", it is nothing compared to what is being said in france and other anti-American countries in europe. Imagine members of the US Government going to the Late Show and laughing at foul language comments made about france?? Well, that is exactly what is happening now in france. So, although I would not have gone as far as changing the name of food things, I can't really condemn it. I think it would be best if we stopped buying french products, after all; that is the language the french understand... __________________ ...

03-12-2003, 02:11 PM	#21
<IMX> Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,728	Yes, we are that stupid. In fact, I'm surprised they haven't banned the teaching of french in public high schools. From now on we will not teach French!!! Freedom Fries Freedom Toast Freedom Dressing Let Freedom ring from the table tops of Georgia to the resteraunts surrounding the WTC!! Let Freedom Ring!!! __________________ $$$ Check out NICHE PAY the leader of Micro Niche Sites! They offer $1 Trials! $$$ $$$ Check out 10 FREE TRIAL SALES equals 1 FREE LAP TOP ! $$$

03-12-2003, 02:16 PM	#22
Yo Adrian Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,326	Where can I buy a good Freedom Tickler? hehe Yes we're stupid, nobody gives a shit what we call our junk food. __________________ Adult SEO Partners - Full service Adult SEO Agency serving some of the biggest names in the industry.

03-12-2003, 04:21 PM	#25
Non-porn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In your frig drinking your beer. Posts: 61	I say: Fuck France, Fuck England and fuck any body that stands in our way. Us Americans and our tax dollars have bailed out so many foreign governments financial and war problems is sickening. Yes, we are the biggest bad ass of the playground and it?s time to recognize or get beat down. If these countries don?t like it take your foreign investment and GFY. What I find hypocritical is these countries will invest in the US and then come back and ask for loan guarantees in the billions. Then stand up and say we Americans are uneducated stupid fucks with no culture. Then why invest your money here? And who is truly the stupid fuck? My Iraq policy: Say Saddam you fucked up and have billions in oil assets ripe for the pickings. You have pissed off your neighbors so basically no one is going to help you. Your Stalinist ideology did not work, but thanks for the oil fields. We should notify the people of Iraq to leave before 3-15-2003 or you will be considered an enemy. Then we should bomb Baghdad into a glass bowl and make it a skateboard theme park. Sell coke, Marlboros, Bud Lite, and blast a looped tape of Brittany Spears forever. This will teach other countries to wise up with their wealth of natural resources. My American policy: Close the borders and give a 90-day notice via the media to get the fuck out if you are illegally here. If you are caught here after 90 days you become a ?Freedom worker of the US?. You will be interned three years in special camps that builds all the same shit they do in China for three hots and cot. You will be bombarded with ?Hooked on Phonic? 24 hours a day. After three years the only way to get out of the camp is to memorize and recite the current McDonalds menu in perfect English. (With a headset on) My American foreign policy: Oh you need an economy stimulus package? 50% interest and 10% of all profits form the investment capitol?for life. If you default on the loan your citizens will get the ?Freedom worker of the US? package. Oh you need military assistance because another country is kicking your ass? What?s in it for us? Oh you need assistance due to a dictatorship government? What?s in it for us? Conclusion of my rant: I am tired of all the countries complaining about our actions. Whenever any of them needed help they came to us and we gave it to them. What is worse is most NEVER repaid us. Most Americans don?t want to go to war. Why? It?s bad for business, but we understand it?s better to pay now then later. How do we know this? Because we bailed every one else out when it got to late. So if you don?t like our war..GFY. __________________ “My doctors told me I have a multiple personality disorder” ..We disagree-

03-12-2003, 04:25 PM	#26
julia Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: canada Posts: 158	That's funny.... especially when in France nor in Quebec we use the name french fries !! In french, we only call them fries! I don't even know why english poeple call it french fries, it makes no sense since their from belgium in the first place.... Anyways, I don't think it will offend them.... they are just gonna laugh at how stupid freedom fries sounds! America and their freedom... it's only good for them. What about France's freedom of speech and of choice?? Yeah, americains could care less, all they want is their freedom and screw everyone else! Well, freedom fries it is for you all! p.s. Non-porn... i bet you voted for Bush didn't ya?? Last edited by julia; 03-12-2003 at 04:29 PM..

03-12-2003, 04:31 PM	#27
Snazzy Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 480	non-porn your an idiot __________________ Snazzy <font size="1"> SnazzyTGP.com Visit this site now or I'll kill you</font>

03-12-2003, 04:51 PM	#29
49thParallel So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,197	My god..this can't be real...please tell me this is just another one of David Lettermans' "Stupid President's tricks". What's next, will George W stop a congressional fan with his tongue?

03-12-2003, 04:55 PM	#31
SENSEX Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Someplace Special Posts: 1,159	mmmmmmm freedom fries

03-12-2003, 05:09 PM	#33
julia Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: canada Posts: 158	I thought you called them pommes frites We called them frites which is the exact translation of the word fries (thats what I meant) I think the english call them "chips" I meant english speaking ... I don't know how they call it in England so lets settle for Americans shall we? Freedom of speech in France? You do realize the government has tried to ban many American English words from the language. And they've also banned certain types of political speech. hummm.. lets not get into that. Do you recall a certain president named Bush wanting to declare war to porn?? That is probly respectful of the american freedom! ;)

03-12-2003, 05:13 PM	#34
DatingGold $6 PER EMAIL JOiN Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: California Posts: 13,185	heh.. Freedom Kiss What a jackass idea.. Freedom Fries. I bet soccer moms in huge Suburbans with one fucking brat kid love that idea. Did I get off track? __________________ 9 Years of SOLID payouts and conversions! ADULT DATING - $100 PPS LIVE CAMS - $214 PPS WWW.DATINGGOLD.COM ICQ: 27442303

03-12-2003, 05:18 PM	#35
Ludedude Suck it! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Who wants to know? Posts: 4,432	Our nation is being run by 2nd graders. __________________

03-12-2003, 05:24 PM	#37
ldinternet Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,245	"Freedom" fries?! What the fuck?

03-12-2003, 05:32 PM	#39
andi_germany Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 768	Guess if you don't like anything French you should start by shipping the Statue of Liberty back as it was a French gift. If most of the world is against a war it might just be that America is wrong. USA is making 2 trillion dollar in debt over the next 5 years. Where do you think you guys are borrowing that money? You should really look right in your garage to see the most unpatriotic thing. The SUV that is the fuel sucker is the one thing that supports the middle eastern oil contries and therefore you are paying most the terrorist yourself. Get a nice small car that takes little fuel and you are also saving the most important part of this world. Nature

03-12-2003, 05:32 PM	#40
pelagicnavigator Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Charleston South Carolina Posts: 48	Goddammit I just lost 7 minutes of my life due to this thread....everyone here owes me.....

03-12-2003, 05:37 PM	#41
ED Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vagina Posts: 176	I hate how the states always toots their freedom horn. As if they invented the concept. I've actually talked to americans who thought canada wasn't a free country... morons. So you can speak and vote. Wow.. what about REAL freedoms like the freedom to roll up some marijuana in the privacy of your own home and kick back. I know canada doesn't have that either... YET... but if not for our close relation to the states we would. </rant> __________________ When you fuck... life don't suck. - ED Try my new script. Great for TGPz and traffic trading sites. ONLY $200 http://www.topTGPz.com/uberscript Hit me on ICQ 103827206 and I'll tell you what this script can do for you.

03-12-2003, 05:39 PM	#42
cluck Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,248	I say we just take fries in general off the market. Hit france where it hurts! __________________ icq 279990726 www.mcdonalds.com <- great money making opportunity

03-12-2003, 07:11 PM	#50
Antonio Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spartaaaaaaaaa Posts: 14,136	France has neither winter nor summer nor morals. Apart from these drawbacks it is a fine country. France has usually been governed by prostitutes." ---Mark Twain "I would rather have a German division in front of me than a French one behind me." --- General George S. Patton "Going to war without France is like going deer hunting without your accordion." --Norman Schwartzkopf "We can stand here like the French, or we can do something about it." ---- Marge Simpson "As far as I'm concerned, war always means failure" ---Jacques Chirac, President of France "As far as France is concerned, you're right." ---Rush Limbaugh, "The only time France wants us to go to war is when the German Army is sitting in Paris sipping coffee." --- Regis Philbin "The French are a smallish, monkey-looking bunch and not dressed any better, on average, than the citizens of Baltimore. True, you can sit outside in Paris and drink little cups of coffee, but why this is more stylish than sitting inside and drinking large glasses of whiskey I don't know." --- P.J O'Rourke (1989) "You know, the French remind me a little bit of an aging actress of the 1940s who was still trying to dine out on her looks but doesn't have the face for it." ---John McCain, U.S. Senator from Arizona "I don't know why people are surprised that France won't help us get Saddam out of Iraq. After all, France wouldn't help us get the Germans out of France!" ---Jay Leno "The last time the French asked for 'more proof' it came marching into Paris under a German flag." --David Letterman