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Mister Rog

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The "Other" election this year . . .
« on: 22 April 2017, 12:18:38 »

So, there is a presidential election in France this year.

So what ? What's that got to do with us ?

Well, there are a number of candidates and most of them would probably not make a big difference to us. However, If Ms Le Pen were to get elected there would likely be some fun and games in Euroland, and it could very well affect Brexit negotiations and the attitude of Brussels.

The link below is a run down of the candidates and their views. It's worth taking a look to get some idea of what's going on. At present Le Pen is No 2 in the polls, but as we know polls are so often wrong these days.

 THE FRENCH ELECTIONS





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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
« Reply #1 on: 22 April 2017, 13:18:00 »
Yes, and the continual problem of terrorist action in France is helping the Right Wing. ;)
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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
« Reply #2 on: 22 April 2017, 13:36:57 »
I wonder if the Russians know the result already? ;D

Sundays round isn't the main event. That is later ( May 7th?) when voting on the top two candidates takes place.

On the Uk news this morning they interviewed some Frenchies on the streets. One said "They   ought to get to grips with these terrorists" I guess he meant wave a magic wand  ;D ;D
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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
« Reply #3 on: 22 April 2017, 13:40:07 »
The French will be fine, they are proud and don't give a flying frock about anything but being proud and French...

The Germans however, will be getting nervous :D
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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
« Reply #4 on: 22 April 2017, 14:46:58 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 April 2017, 13:40:07
The French will be fine, they are proud and don't give a flying frock about anything but being proud and French...

The Germans however, will be getting nervous :D
Just like we don't care about anything but being difficult and British.  ;)
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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
« Reply #5 on: 22 April 2017, 14:51:51 »
Quote from: STEMO on 22 April 2017, 14:46:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 April 2017, 13:40:07
The French will be fine, they are proud and don't give a flying frock about anything but being proud and French...

The Germans however, will be getting nervous :D
Just like we don't care about anything but being difficult and British.  ;)
Stiff upper lip old bean ;)
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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
« Reply #6 on: 22 April 2017, 14:54:01 »
Quote from: STEMO on 22 April 2017, 14:46:58
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 April 2017, 13:40:07
The French will be fine, they are proud and don't give a flying frock about anything but being proud and French...

The Germans however, will be getting nervous :D
Just like we don't care about anything but being difficult and British.  ;)

Part of the rivalry between GB and Fr over many centuries stems from both being "difficult" and proud and nationalistic.  Anyone read the book "1,000 years of annoying the French" by Stephen Clarke ? Read, it is quite easy reading, very amusing, and very informative.

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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
« Reply #7 on: 22 April 2017, 15:35:56 »
We don't annoy the French, they annoy us.  :y
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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
« Reply #8 on: 22 April 2017, 20:34:01 »
At first glance I did wonder if it was referring to BGT ::)
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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
« Reply #9 on: 23 April 2017, 19:21:15 »
Indications are that Le Pen is through to the next stage, not 100% certain yet, but highly likely

Squeeky bum time in Brussels  ::)


Nothing to do with agreeing or not with her politics, but if she gets in it could be very beneficial to Britain  :-\


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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
« Reply #10 on: 23 April 2017, 19:26:10 »
Quote from: Mister Rog on 23 April 2017, 19:21:15
Indications are that Le Pen is through to the next stage, not 100% certain yet, but highly likely

Squeeky bum time in Brussels  ::)


Nothing to do with agreeing or not with her politics, but if she gets in it could be very beneficial to Britain  :-\
She won't get in. Everyone who voted for a candidate that didn't get through will now join the 'Anyone but Le Pen' camp.
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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
« Reply #11 on: 23 April 2017, 19:28:41 »
If Marine Le Pen gets the top job the EU will be dead in the water.
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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
« Reply #13 on: 23 April 2017, 23:03:57 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 23 April 2017, 22:53:08
https://youtu.be/Iv1ZMSDvKQA

I have to say that it's a lot better than our national anthem. Which just so damned dull . . . . 
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Re: The "Other" election this year . . .
« Reply #14 on: 23 April 2017, 23:09:34 »
Actually,  this is where I was heading...

https://youtu.be/OEo79EmU47k
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