Tag Archives: Hollande

Why French regional elections are important

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Susan

For all of us who’ve tried to understand French elections, Stephen “Etienne” Roop is taking them on for us to help. He has been a senior government official who has worked with many activist groups. We can see here the … Continue reading →

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Weirdest Part of Hollande’s Sex Scandal

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Susan

The weirdest element of the Hollande scandal was finally pointed to by Anne Roumanoff, a French humorist and political satirist: the clash between the French President’s nerdy look and his rakish extra-curricular activities. Draping the French socio-political scene in a … Continue reading →

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Marilyn M de la région bostonienne : “L’Amour et les Français !

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Susan

Marilyn M écrit de Needham : J’ai beaucoup réfléchi sur l’affaire Hollande.  Il a le droit à une vie privée, droit très important en France.  Il est vrai que ses actions n’étaient pas prudentes pour les raisons de sécurité.  Mais, … Continue reading →

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Marilyn found this article in pure people: Valérie is finally talking a bit

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Susan

Marilyn M. found this: Valerie is finally expressing herself a little. Is she saving face or telling the truth? Valérie Trierweiler et le choc Hollande/Gayet : ”J’entendais des rumeurs…” Après quelques déclarations distillées à et par certains médias – parfois … Continue reading →

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Bernard’s reactions to the latest wrinkle

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Susan

Bernard B. sent in that cartoon from Le Monde. Here are his accompanying thoughts: J’ai l’impression qu’on tourne en rond. Il y a deux choses : d’une part la « clarification » lapidaire et peu généreuse de Hollande et d’autre … Continue reading →

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A Rumor of Valérie’s violent reaction to Hollande’s dumping

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Susan

Did she really break those dishes in a tantrum? If the dishes belonged to the Elysée Palace, maybe the French really should care how Hollande conducts himself. Her conduct isn’t irreproachable either, of course, but she had already intruded on … Continue reading →

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Vie privée ou transparence – does your opinion depend on your nationality ?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Susan

Michèle L. sends her more measured, well-reasoned thoughts on the issue from Paris: Il y a en France hésitation – et affrontement historique – entre une ancienne morale du respect de la vie privée et une nouvelle morale de la … Continue reading →

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The nerve !

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Susan

So, Hollande broke up with Trierweiler publicly now, making it clear the decision was not ‘d’un commun accord.’ What an arrogant, weak cad! Are the French really not going to think less of him? She’s off to India but, when … Continue reading →

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Our self-proclaimed Frenchie, Doris, is scandalized by those of us who are scandalized

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Susan

Je n’implique pas plus les Anglos que quiconque s’identifie à des bornés de puritains et de débiles: il faut vraiment avoir un QI de taré pour être attiré par ce TRASH. Même le Pape François ne se considère pas ” … Continue reading →

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Bernard, an observer of French culture writes with savvy eye and a golden pen : Décidément, l’année a commencé avec une actualité française bien chargée : une version présidentielle de Romeo et Juliette, le mélodrame de l’épouse abandonnée, ou plutôt … Continue reading →

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Susan | Leave a comment