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| Germans Invade Phrance AGAIN |
| 2005-05-21 |
| Hat tip: Cracker Barrel Philosopher. EFL. PARIS -- Those French citizens who thought they would spend a quiet day at the Louvre this week have found themselves assaulted by German youths, dozens of them, intent on plying them with blue-and-yellow flags, heaps of literature and long, impassioned arguments. "I'm asking you, as fellow Europeans, to think about whether you want my people to retreat back into our old history," WTF? Die Deitche are going to become Huns and Nazis again if the Phrogs don't vote yes on the EU "Constitution"? Does that include the Germans who said at the beginning of the shooting war that nothing is worth going to war over? What the hell is this clown smoking? Hans-Stefan Stemmer, a 20-year-old Berlin university student, told a bewildered elderly couple in fluent French How very cosmopolitan! I know I'm impressed. the other day in the museum's elegant courtyard. They declined his offer of European Union flags, but said they'd think about his entreaties. Mr. Stemmer and hundreds of his comrades are part of a desperate last-ditch effort this week by leaders across Europe to persuade the French to vote in favour of adopting the European Union constitution in a May 29 referendum. To the shock and horror of French leaders, the people seem prepared to defy the wishes of the elite BINGO! At least some of the Phrench may become Americans yet. ;-p and cast a majority Non vote. That would invalidate the constitution, which requires approval by all 25 EU countries. Nothing seems to have worked. GOOD! You'll be grateful later. Polls this week show the Non side with a slight lead over the Oui vote, even though all the major French political parties are in favour, as are every major newspaper and TV station, most magazines and a truckload of celebrities, from Gérard Depardieu to Jeanne Moreau, who have been hauled in front of TV screens with increasing desperation. The fact that all of these particular elitist clowns are in favor of it would make me suspicious right off the bat. None of it was working, so this week, it was time to bring in the Germans. Are they as welcome as they were the last time? Did The students have been bused from across Germany to beg and plead on French streets for people to cast a Oui vote, in the belief that French citizens, suddenly disillusioned with their media and politicians, are more likely to listen to rank (Must..resist..urge..to..make..snotty..hygiene..crack) outsiders. Read the rest at the link. Much possible snark leaps to mind with this story. But I'm not touching it with a 50-foot tuning fork. |
| Posted by:Barbara Skolaut |
| #10 "I'm asking you, as fellow Europeans, to think about whether you want my people to retreat back into our old history," Hans-Stefan Stemmer, a 20-year-old Berlin university student, told a bewildered elderly couple Is that a threat? That sounds like a threat. |
| Posted by: BH 2005-05-21 23:31 |
| #9 Yeah, watch that last step too, it's a biggie! |
| Posted by: Rafael 2005-05-21 18:52 |
#8
Fred, I'd like to nominate this statement for inclusion in the rotating page title list when you bring it back (along with stuff like "Oderant Dom Metuant" and the others). | |
| Posted by: Phil Fraering 2005-05-21 13:12 |
| #7 This sounds like a Monty Python sketch. "But, you VILL, I mean, you MUST vote for der constitution, because the police haf ordered it! I mean, because it vill be gut for snails und croissants und udder Frenchie things!" |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2005-05-21 10:58 |
| #6 That won't work, JFM... flights to Mallorca start at €29 last minute. |
| Posted by: True German Ally 2005-05-21 09:21 |
| #5 Anyway there is no risk of Germany invading France. The French military has developped an infalible strategy against Germany: close the Spanish border. This would have the Germans pleading for mercy. |
| Posted by: JFM 2005-05-21 08:53 |
| #4 Someone in Rantburg, I don't recall who, said it most succinctly and best: Use your last vote wisely. |
| Posted by: badanov 2005-05-21 08:19 |
| #3 The Guardian effort worked pretty well in Clark County, Ohio. Perhaps they can get a quickie effort going for the phrawgs. |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2005-05-21 07:56 |
| #2 Kinda reminds me of the letter writing campaign started by a British newspaper (Al Guardian?) during the election to sway voters in a swing state (Ohio?) to vote for Kerry. I can't remember all the details, but didn't the targeted county go to Bush? A mild correction, .com, is in order: for this to have blowback, you have to assume that the French populace will ACT LIKE AMERICANS. What are the chances of THAT? Seeing the pressure being put on the electorate, the French voting "Non" will indicate the existance of backbone in the Gauls. It may be made out of cartilage instead of calcium carbonate, but it'll be a start. Hell, sharks have cartilage for backbones, and see how well THEY are doing. |
| Posted by: Ptah 2005-05-21 07:17 |
| #1 This scheme has potential backfire written all over it... Personally, I prefer to make up my own mind - and persistent / over-enthusiastic salesmen just piss me off and make me walk out the door. Hey, there's no mystery - we all know how this is going to go. They'll keep on holding referendums or whatever they call 'em in EUropaland until the vote is Yes. If they don't vote Yes they'll be punished in every way possible. Once they vote Yes, they'll be screwed forever after. Certainly won't be another vote to undo it, once it's done. This is like being tempted to cheat on your spouse. If you ever give in, the baggage, and the lies req'd to protect it, is yours to lug around for life... even if never caught, you'll always know you're a cheat and nobody knows how to punish you better than yourself. Perhaps the only difference is that in the real world the temptations eventualy stop coming your way, heh. |
| Posted by: .com 2005-05-21 02:59 |