French President Sarkozy loses it on Lake Winnipesaukee
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By Stone Martindale Aug 6, 2007, 16:19 GMT
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I like a man that knows his mind. Good for him. I like Mr. Sarkosy more now.
When was the last time an American vessel was forcibly boarded by a French commanded man o'war? Mon Dieu! Break out the cutlasses! Aux armes!
Americans don't realize it is insulting to French to take their picture without permission. Paparazzi would be drawn and quartered in France.
It's good that Nicolas Sarkozy stood up for himself and his family; however, his French meant nothing to the two others. Maybe he should learn English being in the US just like he makes it a law to know French when staying in France. If I didn't know French (I'm fluent) and was staying in France for some time, I would make sure I did a service to the country and learn some of the language (even if just enough to get by). That goes for any country I should visit.
Why are americans so lame that when faced with another culture they turn into their real ugly homophobic fanatcal selves.
he's not gay morons, he just want s his privacy,period
Paparazzi suck.
Is there some constitutional reason it's not legal to shoot paparazzi?
Yes, while it is insulting to French elites in France to have their picture taken, they should know that they are no longer in a country where the paparazzi is as considerate. They are nothing but sharks here. It does suck, is rude, and paparazzi should just leave everyone alone when they are with their family and friends doing personal things, but they unfortunately don't.
Sacre Blue! Ze papparazzi are scum! Vas-y mon vieux! Board zem and off with zer heads!
I think the journalists were just doing their job, and being a famous person, he is used to that already. His reaction seems a bit odd, since he knows extremely well how to manage the media and his image - how do you think he get elected ? He's been literally delighted for so many years with paprazzi shots of him and his family just in order to get fame. How come he suddenly changed his attitude ? Sarkozy's reaction simply looks like another politician's image-building operation.
A president with a hothead? Not good for France's future. Hotheads are usally associated with idiots and the uneducated.
Sarkozy is ugly and looks like a retard ... I hate him ... and I hate his soul ... I hope they piss him off so much he gets a heart attack and dies
Was it not France where the popporatzi most likely killed Princess Di? I do not undersatnd how the US Popporatzi is any worse that that in France. In fact I think they are a better breed. Did they not stop and follow his wishes? I think all popporatzi is ugly.
Typical Euro Superiority , kiss the Royal King Queens as* . Some of you people make me sick ....
'Americans don't realize it is insulting to French to take their picture without permission. Paparazzi would be drawn and quartered in France.'
The guys chasing Lady Di through Paris must not have gotten your memo...
Typically French, doesn't surprise me one bit. They all expect everyone to speak French, even if they're visiting another country. Shouldn't be hard even for French to learn some English, most insults only have 4 letters.
Heck happy or mad at least he has an emotion! What did Chirac do beside stay inside curled up in a fetal position?
Who cares if it is offensive to the French if somebody takes their picture without permission? We don't keep a book in our pockets about every insane sensitivity on the planet.
It was HIS responsibility to communicate his issue rationally. I would have decked him, if he approached me in a violent manner and screamed at me.
I guarantee that the American people would make sure that I didn't stay in jail for very long. It would be a clear case of self-defense.
My french isn't perfect but I think he screamed...
'My countrymen are SICK AND TIRED of losing to you Americans and American Teams in the Tour de France year after year! Damn you Discovery Team!!!....and damn you Lance Armstrong!!!'
I completly understand his frustration.
We still only have Fox's feedback: 'Truth is out there'.
Have your say Scully.
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