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| Chirac to say, "Adieu", tonight |
| 2007-05-15 |
| PARIS, May 15 (KUNA) -- After two terms and 12 years in office, outgoing French President Jacques Chirac will bid the French people farewell as he addresses the nation on national television and radio Tuesday evening before handing over power on Wednesday to the newly elected President, Nicolas Sarkozy. Chirac said his goodbye to Europe from Berlin on Sunday, during which he stressed the importance of a stronger role for Europe in a "multi polar" world. It is expected that during his speech to the nation, Chirac will recall the tasks and actions he has carried out during his 12 years in office and over 40 years in political life, in addition to focusing on important issues that concern France. Chirac is expected to hand over power to Sarkozy and leave the Elysee Palace at 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday where it has been reported that he will immediately go on vacation to an undisclosed destination, although there is speculation this is likely to be Morocco. Chirac is planning to establish a foundation later this year under his name, focusing on issues that are dear to his heart, like the environment, sustainable development and dialogue between cultures. After the transition ceremony, Sarkozy will visit the Arc de Triomphe to rekindle the flame at the tomb of the unknown soldier, as it is a French tradition to do so. He will later travel to Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Say hello to TGA, willya? Sarkozy won the presidential elections on May 6, defeating socialist Segolene Royal, and he has vowed to carry out several key reforms and called for a special session of the National Assembly in July to pass these reforms. This will depend on him getting a majority to support his program in the French legislative elections which will be held June 10 and 17. Sarkozy is opening up his cabinet to take in both opposition Socialist figures and Centrists in an attempt to woo the electorate and show that his program is government is not drawn up along party lines. This strategy has already caused him some problems within the ranks of this Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party, with some prominent party members saying he should look to his own supporters first before considering "outsiders" for key cabinet posts. |
| Posted by:Bobby |
| #15 Flush that turd |
| Posted by: Captain America 2007-05-15 20:51 |
| #14 Sayonara scumbag |
| Posted by: DMFD 2007-05-15 18:44 |
| #13 Woohoo! I'm breaking out the VCR that I've kept around for just this kind of occasion! |
| Posted by: gorb 2007-05-15 18:22 |
| #12 P'raps when he graciously accepts his Nobel Prix de Paix. |
| Posted by: Seafarious 2007-05-15 16:14 |
| #11 Don't worry Moose, Mssr. Jacques' just itch'n to become the "Jimmah Carter of the EU". We'll see and hear (both unfortunately) from him again. |
| Posted by: Mullah Richard 2007-05-15 16:01 |
| #10 Last chance to use these graphics. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2007-05-15 12:37 |
| #9 I make my living off the evening news Just give me something-something I can use People love it when you lose, They love dirty laundry Well, I coulda been an actor, but I wound up here I just have to look good, I dont have to be clear Come and whisper in my ear Give us dirty laundry Kick em when theyre up Kick em when theyre down Kick em when theyre up Kick em when theyre down Kick em when theyre up Kick em when theyre down Kick em when theyre up Kick em all around We got the bubble-headed-bleach-blonde who Comes on at five She can tell you bout the plane crash with a gleam In her eye Its interesting when people die- Give us dirty laundry Can we film the operation? Is the head dead yet? You know, the boys in the newsroom got a Running bet Get the widow on the set! We need dirty laundry You dont really need to find out whats going on You dont really want to know just how far its gone Just leave well enough alone Eat your dirty laundry Kick em when theyre up Kick em when theyre down Kick em when theyre up Kick em when theyre down Kick em when theyre up Kick em when theyre down Kick em when theyre stiff Kick em all around Dirty little secrets Dirty little lies We got our dirty little fingers in everybodys pie We love to cut you down to size We love dirty laundry We can do the innuendo We can dance and sing When its said and done we havent told you a thing We all know that crap is king Give us dirty laundry! so... as the song so aptly states.... we need the details of Chiarc's dirty laundry in spades... It would even beat that missing blond in Aruba. Think of the ratings... |
| Posted by: 3dc 2007-05-15 12:35 |
| #8 Ne laisse pas cette porte te frapper ou le Bon Dieu t'a fendu. |
| Posted by: Perfesser 2007-05-15 12:20 |
| #7 Un, un, un, un, un! Un, un, un, un, un! For english speakers: One, one, one, one, one! One, one, one, one, one, one! (To be continued tomorrow) |
| Posted by: JFM 2007-05-15 10:24 |
| #6 So long, Jack. Don't let the door hit ya! |
| Posted by: mojo 2007-05-15 10:06 |
| #5 I think if he becomes a Senator, he gets immunity. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2007-05-15 10:00 |
| #4 Hit le road, Jacques, and don'cha come back, no more no more no more no more . . . |
| Posted by: Mike 2007-05-15 08:51 |
| #3 What about all the indictments sealed until he exits the Prez? Or did he pardon himself and make the pardons a state secret. |
| Posted by: 3dc 2007-05-15 08:40 |
| #2 And good riddance. And I miss TGA. |
| Posted by: ptah 2007-05-15 08:32 |
| #1 Shouldn't Chirac be going to jail first? I'm not holding my breath. |
| Posted by: Eric Jablow 2007-05-15 08:19 |