Monthly Archives: May 2011

Envoyé par un homme qui réfléchit

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Susan

Wright nous écrit son opinion sur l’affaire DSK — J’ai vu les photos sur l’Internet des femmes françaises avec les fausses barbes en portant des panneaux. Mon opinion est que les Françaises ne sont pas si heureuses avec des bouffonneries … Continue reading →

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Going Backwards ?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Susan

Michelle, a long-time feminist activist, is saddened by the thought that what we had perceived as progress in violence against women turns out not to be real. “Cette affaire est épouvantable. La presse, les politiques et tous les misogynes sortent … Continue reading →

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Different Civilizations !

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Susan

French and American perceptions are so different, that we do not belong in the same civilization, according to the prestigious leftist, Jean Daniel. In the Orange County Register, Mark Steyn recounted reactions in France: “We and the Americans do not … Continue reading →

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Avec le Temps qui Passe, l’Atmosphère se Calme un peu

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Susan

Michèle continue à observer l’atmosphère à Paris: Le temps passe, les événements changent, beaucoup de discussions ont lieu ici (c’est l’aspect positif de l’affaire). Donc l’atmosphère change aussi, moins émotive, avec d’autres interrogations. Le fait que DSK soit autorisé à … Continue reading →

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Which Country Has a Better Justicial System?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Susan

The French were outraged by Americans filming Dominique Strauss-Kahn handcuffed during his perp walk, but now we’re outraged because their press did what what we would never do: name and show photos of the victim! Who’s to say which country … Continue reading →

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Join French Women Standing Up for Rape Victims!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Susan

Look at these French women demanding respect for rape victims – yesterday – at the Place Beaubourg! New political energy is emerging due to the DSK affair.  You can read and sign a petition put together by several women’s groups … Continue reading →

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French Distinguish Between Seduction and Rape

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Susan

Michèle points out something I’ve always wondered about. The French do strongly distinguish between coming on to a woman and raping one. I’d always noticed that French women weren’t as bothered by obvious come-ons as I was. I had grown … Continue reading →

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Politicians Having Affairs

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Susan

From Stephanie, an American who moved to France to raise a family with her French husband: “I have a whole range of emotions too. It just seems a bit fishy to me…It’s driving me nuts because I want to know … Continue reading →

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DSK est fou !

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Susan

Voici l’opion de Pamela Sacks, a journalist in Worcester, Mass.: “Dominque Strauss-Kahn est complètement fou! Les Francais aiment les riches et puissants – comme nous. Mais nous cherchons les fautes de ces gens et nous n’avons pas de compassion quand … Continue reading →

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French-American reaction to DSK

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Susan

Here are some reactions a Franco/American friend, another Susan, wrote, “just talking off the top of my head.” We went to college together but she’s been living in France ever since. “The French are always criticizing the American legal system … Continue reading →

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