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ChinoCoug · 01-11-2008, 01:47 AM

Here's a bone for you conservatives:

enjoy this excerpt.

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Economic growth imposes a hectic form of life, producing overwork, stress, nervous depression, cardiovascular disease and, according to some, even the development of cancer,” asserts the three-volume Histoire du XXe siècle, a set of texts memorized by countless French high school students as they prepare for entrance exams to Sciences Po and other prestigious French universities.

http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/c...?story_id=4095

Colly Wolly · 01-11-2008, 01:52 AM

Interesting. Thanks for posting that.

Seems like Mitt has it right on about Europe.

I was pleased to see Sarkozy win in France. I think he has his work cut out for him.

il Padrino Ute · 01-11-2008, 02:00 AM

More proof that the French are candy asses. Scared of a little hard work, eh, Pierre?

If it was my decision, I'd love to see a 5 year blockade of all things French coming into the US. That would be fun.

Colly Wolly · 01-11-2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

More proof that the French are candy asses. Scared of a little hard work, eh, Pierre?

If it was my decision, I'd love to see a 5 year blockade of all things French coming into the US. That would be fun.

It wasn't just France in that article, Germany was all up in there too, etc.

We have to stay away from economic protectionism in any form from any country.

il Padrino Ute · 01-11-2008, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Colly Wolly

We have to stay away from economic protectionism in any form from any country.

Oh, I agree about that. I just can't help but take gratuitous shots at the French.

Besides, I prefer bratwurst to croissants, ya know?

myboynoah · 01-11-2008, 03:01 AM

This is so true. French students don't even get taught the basics of market economics. They are totally oblivious to these concepts. That's why they take to the streets to demonstrate against jobs programs. Even my liberal democrat of a boss stood aghast at their ignorance.

But they do make good baguettes.

Mormon Red Death · 01-11-2008, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by myboynoah

This is so true. French students don't even get taught the basics of market economics. They are totally oblivious to these concepts. That's why they take to the streets to demonstrate against jobs programs. Even my liberal democrat of a boss stood aghast at their ignorance.

But they do make good baguettes.

outside of the cathedral of notre dame there was this crepe stand that but chocolate then wrapped up the crepe nice and tidy. That was what food tastes like in heaven

myboynoah · 01-11-2008, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mormon Red Death

outside of the cathedral of notre dame there was this crepe stand that but chocolate then wrapped up the crepe nice and tidy. That was what food tastes like in heaven

Yes, it's a mystery how people that can produce such gastronomical wonders can allow their dogs to poop on the sidewalks.

creekster · 01-11-2008, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by myboynoah

Yes, it's a mystery how people that can produce such gastronomical wonders can allow their dogs to poop on the sidewalks.

My guess is that the dogs don't ask for permission.

il Padrino Ute · 01-11-2008, 04:17 AM

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My guess is that the dogs don't ask for permission.

Yet another example of tolerance run amok.

01-11-2008, 02:00 AM	#3
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myboynoah Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Memphis freakin' Tennessee!!!!! Posts: 4,530	This is so true. French students don't even get taught the basics of market economics. They are totally oblivious to these concepts. That's why they take to the streets to demonstrate against jobs programs. Even my liberal democrat of a boss stood aghast at their ignorance. But they do make good baguettes. __________________ Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!! Religion rises inevitably from our apprehension of our own death. To give meaning to meaninglessness is the endless quest of all religion. When death becomes the center of our consciousness, then religion authentically begins. Of all religions that I know, the one that most vehemently and persuasively defies and denies the reality of death is the original Mormonism of the Prophet, Seer and Revelator, Joseph Smith.

01-11-2008, 01:52 AM	#2
Colly Wolly Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,281	Interesting. Thanks for posting that. Seems like Mitt has it right on about Europe. I was pleased to see Sarkozy win in France. I think he has his work cut out for him.