Chirac Says the French Are Better Than the British - GoFuckYourself.com

Bansheelinks · 07-15-2005, 03:23 PM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...5/ixworld.html

Bansheelinks · 07-15-2005, 03:26 PM

Whether the point of comparison was food, health, education or science, France was in far better shape than its old rival, he said.

RuthB · 07-15-2005, 03:26 PM

such great leadership!

lol.. his ratings are low so he figures he can motivate the French people to support him through inflammatory patriotism?

that's so French

Bansheelinks · 07-15-2005, 03:31 PM

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It is I who won World War 2!!! Don't you know your history, you stupid swine!?

loverboy · 07-15-2005, 03:31 PM

his statement could spark something between both countries

Bansheelinks · 07-15-2005, 03:33 PM

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Chirac is getting more and more like this guy every day...........

tony286 · 07-15-2005, 03:35 PM

He is right actually lol

RuthB · 07-15-2005, 03:40 PM

His remarks were in stark contrast to recent comments by his popular interior minister and bitter rival, Nicolas Sarkozy, who extolled the "Anglo-Saxon model" Mr Chirac so reviles.

Mr Sarkozy even dared to ask out loud whether it was "France that is wrong and the world that is right".

Mr Chirac's response was not only a rebuff to Mr Sarkozy but also part of a concerted campaign to restore French pride at a time of national soul-searching and gloom.

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From the article. Is there a French election coming up soon?? Or are we likely to see a party coup??

Bansheelinks · 07-15-2005, 03:43 PM

Ever hear the saying:

"What'll happen first............the Germans forgiving us for pulverizing and beating them in WWII OR the French forgiving us for liberating them in WWII?

uno · 07-15-2005, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WEGRuth

His remarks were in stark contrast to recent comments by his popular interior minister and bitter rival, Nicolas Sarkozy, who extolled the "Anglo-Saxon model" Mr Chirac so reviles.

Mr Sarkozy even dared to ask out loud whether it was "France that is wrong and the world that is right".

Mr Chirac's response was not only a rebuff to Mr Sarkozy but also part of a concerted campaign to restore French pride at a time of national soul-searching and gloom.

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From the article. Is there a French election coming up soon?? Or are we likely to see a party coup??

France is wrong about what and the world is right about what?

RuthB · 07-15-2005, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by uno

France is wrong about what and the world is right about what?

Read the article:

Mr Chirac, embattled by a run of crushing defeats and record low ratings in the polls, had clearly decided that the best form of defence was attack.

"I have a lot of esteem for the British people and for Tony Blair," he said. "But I do not believe that the British social model is a model that we should copy or envy."

In his annual Bastille Day television interview he did concede that unemployment was lower in Britain than in France, where it is running at more than 10 per cent. But in public health and tackling poverty the French were "much better placed than the British", he said.

France put a higher percentage of its national wealth into education and scientific research than Britain, Mr Chirac added - "So I don't envy their model."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...5/ixworld.html

Sly · 07-15-2005, 03:50 PM

Does anyone even like the French?

I mean you hear people bashing the States. You hear people bashing Canada. You hear people bashing China, and Russia. But it seems like everyone collectively hates the French, haha.

Poor Frenchies.

Trax · 07-15-2005, 03:52 PM

true
everybody hates the french

(expect the french lol)

Johny Traffic · 07-15-2005, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Trax

true
everybody hates the french

(expect the french lol)

Even the French hate the French, go to Paris and youll see what I mean.

But love them or hate them its still one of the best countries to visit in the world.

Great food
great wine
great culture
great roads
great health service

Im from England, so our natural enemy is the French, but I have to admit, France is a great country to visit or live in. I hate to admit it, but Chirac was right, the French have nothing to envy us for.

uno · 07-15-2005, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WEGRuth

Read the article:

Mr Chirac, embattled by a run of crushing defeats and record low ratings in the polls, had clearly decided that the best form of defence was attack.

"I have a lot of esteem for the British people and for Tony Blair," he said. "But I do not believe that the British social model is a model that we should copy or envy."

In his annual Bastille Day television interview he did concede that unemployment was lower in Britain than in France, where it is running at more than 10 per cent. But in public health and tackling poverty the French were "much better placed than the British", he said.

France put a higher percentage of its national wealth into education and scientific research than Britain, Mr Chirac added - "So I don't envy their model."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...5/ixworld.html

Ah, I was too busy to check the article. Thanks for the break down.

RuthB · 07-15-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Johny Traffic

...Im from England, so our natural enemy is the French...

I think they do something to our British food.. or maybe it's something they inject in expectant mothers.. but it's like a British rite of passage to hate the French..

Johny Traffic · 07-15-2005, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WEGRuth

I think they do something to our British food.. or maybe it's something they inject in expectant mothers.. but it's like a British rite of passage to hate the French..

I think your right. Its like our god given right to hate them, and them to hate us. But still, find a decent cafe in France and a bottle of Merlot and all is forgiven

DamageX · 07-15-2005, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Johny Traffic

I think your right. Its like our god given right to hate them, and them to hate us. But still, find a decent cafe in France and a bottle of Merlot and all is forgiven

Not to mention the chicks, as long as they shave and shut the fuck up.

sacX · 07-15-2005, 04:16 PM

France need to give up their agricultural subsidies... It's only a small proportion of their economy but they're such a powerful lobby that have Chriac in their pocket. France would do much better if they stopped shooting themselves in the foot this way.

Doctor Dre · 07-15-2005, 04:18 PM

Well Chirac was right to go agaisn't the Irak war ... so I guess he's laughin now ...

RuthB · 07-15-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DamageX

Not to mention the chicks, as long as they shave and shut the fuck up.

they should probably take a bath or two as well..

.. it's amazing how easy it is to be bigoted..

.. then again.. it IS the French

Jensen · 07-15-2005, 04:21 PM

Human Development Index:

12: United Kingdom
16: France

(The UN Human Development Index (HDI) measures poverty, literacy, education, life expectancy, and other factors. It is a standard means of measuring well-being, especially child welfare.)

NoCarrier · 07-15-2005, 04:28 PM

I'm french canadian and can't stand a french from France. Most of them are arrogant assholes.

David! · 07-15-2005, 05:52 PM

kernelpanic · 07-15-2005, 05:53 PM

* > France

Rich · 07-15-2005, 06:06 PM

He's right about most of what he said, France does have a better social system than Britain, and obviously better food. All you people who rag on France without ever having been there make me laugh, it's like you're trying to look ignorant. Most "rich" Americans and Canadians, in other words people with a couple million dollars who think they're big shots, hate France because they could never afford to live there and have the same lifestyle, so they rag on the taxes and social benefits the lower classes get. It takes real money to live large on the French Riviera and the wannabe's hate that. France is far from perfect but they have it right in a lot of ways.

Jensen · 07-15-2005, 06:13 PM

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France does have a better social system than Britain

Can you back that up with some numbers? France is lagging behind according to the UN...

Brujah · 07-15-2005, 06:14 PM

World Health Organization gives France #1
UK #18

Jensen · 07-15-2005, 06:17 PM

where do you find that Brujah? only difference I can find between them is that the UK has a slightly higher child mortality

rambler · 07-15-2005, 07:02 PM

French girls are hot

(In my opinion)

BloodFart · 07-15-2005, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NoCarrier

I'm french canadian and can't stand a french from France. Most of them are arrogant assholes.

and thats about what the rest of canada thinks about queerbecers

NoCarrier · 07-15-2005, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BloodFart

and thats about what the rest of canada thinks about queerbecers

No, only you and your gay lover, Metaman.

Odin88 · 07-15-2005, 09:10 PM

Rather than worrying about the British why don't they worry about the fact that something like 15% of "French People" *cough* are muslim, and that number is growing. If they don't get their priorities straight their culture is going to be wiped out in 50-100 years anyway. The idiots keep focusing on the Anglo-Saxon influences on their culture, but are too scared to say anything about the fucking one that is growing in power every year - Islam.

Rochard · 07-15-2005, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich

He's right about most of what he said, France does have a better social system than Britain, and obviously better food. All you people who rag on France without ever having been there make me laugh, it's like you're trying to look ignorant. Most "rich" Americans and Canadians, in other words people with a couple million dollars who think they're big shots, hate France because they could never afford to live there and have the same lifestyle, so they rag on the taxes and social benefits the lower classes get. It takes real money to live large on the French Riviera and the wannabe's hate that. France is far from perfect but they have it right in a lot of ways.

My step father is French; I've been to France more than I'd like to admit. I have lots of family there also. The house that my Aunt lives was occupied by a Nazi Colonel, and later by an American General. I've seen how my aunts, uncles, and cousins live in France. And none of them live as well as I do.

Mr.Fiction · 07-15-2005, 09:41 PM

Some of the same people complaining about Chirac hiding behind patriotism because his approval ratings are so low are probably Bush supporters.

If Chirac is doing that, I wonder where he got the idea?

webcrawler · 07-15-2005, 09:50 PM

I don't think this is a good time for comments like that considering what had happened to London. No wonder most French people dislike their present leader.

fuckwhorecash · 07-15-2005, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bansheelinks

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...5/ixworld.html

FUCK THE FRENCH

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RuthB Let's Get Paxumized! Industry Role: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 7,247	His remarks were in stark contrast to recent comments by his popular interior minister and bitter rival, Nicolas Sarkozy, who extolled the "Anglo-Saxon model" Mr Chirac so reviles. Mr Sarkozy even dared to ask out loud whether it was "France that is wrong and the world that is right". Mr Chirac's response was not only a rebuff to Mr Sarkozy but also part of a concerted campaign to restore French pride at a time of national soul-searching and gloom. ------------ From the article. Is there a French election coming up soon?? Or are we likely to see a party coup?? __________________ Send & Receive Mass Global Payments - Mass P2P/Wire/EFT/SEPA - Adult Industry Friendly - Award Winning Payment Service - Fast, Reliable & Secure! Paxum ...... Paxum Bank Email: [email protected] ~ Telegram: PaxumRuth

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Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,329	Does anyone even like the French? I mean you hear people bashing the States. You hear people bashing Canada. You hear people bashing China, and Russia. But it seems like everyone collectively hates the French, haha. Poor Frenchies. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

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Bansheelinks Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,023	Chirac Says the French Are Better Than the British http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...5/ixworld.html

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Jensen Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Norway Posts: 3,790	Human Development Index: 12: United Kingdom 16: France (The UN Human Development Index (HDI) measures poverty, literacy, education, life expectancy, and other factors. It is a standard means of measuring well-being, especially child welfare.)

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Rich So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,486	He's right about most of what he said, France does have a better social system than Britain, and obviously better food. All you people who rag on France without ever having been there make me laugh, it's like you're trying to look ignorant. Most "rich" Americans and Canadians, in other words people with a couple million dollars who think they're big shots, hate France because they could never afford to live there and have the same lifestyle, so they rag on the taxes and social benefits the lower classes get. It takes real money to live large on the French Riviera and the wannabe's hate that. France is far from perfect but they have it right in a lot of ways.

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Jensen Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Norway Posts: 3,790	where do you find that Brujah? only difference I can find between them is that the UK has a slightly higher child mortality

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Odin88 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: au Posts: 3,267	Rather than worrying about the British why don't they worry about the fact that something like 15% of "French People" cough are muslim, and that number is growing. If they don't get their priorities straight their culture is going to be wiped out in 50-100 years anyway. The idiots keep focusing on the Anglo-Saxon influences on their culture, but are too scared to say anything about the fucking one that is growing in power every year - Islam. Last edited by Odin88; 07-15-2005 at 09:12 PM..

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