Current Events
Dominique Strauss Kahn – Guilty, But Free
Yes, yes, a PROVOCATIVE headline I know…but one that I, and I stress I, believe to be true. Examine the facts. Strauss Kahn has a history of ..ahem..shall we say..”adventures” with Women. During his tenure as head of the International Monetary fund(IMF, hereinafter) he had a consensual affair with a colleague. For which he apologized […]
25Aug2011 | Bicycle Gourmet | 16 comments | Continued
French Politics – A Royale Encore
The Medium is the Massage Most Americans will recognize the phrase “No. 2 tries harder” as the advertising blah -blah of that countries second most popular rental car company. The Queen To Be Dethroned It could also be an apt mantra for Segolene Royale, failed French presidental candidate in the 2007 elections. In that campaign […]
28Jun2011 | Bicycle Gourmet | 6 comments | Continued
French Politics – Part Three
In every political race there is one candidate who seems to be a real alternative to the current “flop at the top.” A “Golden Boy”(or girl, as the case may be) already known to, not to mention loved and admired by “le grand public.” In this power dash that candidate is Nicholas Hulot. Not golden […]
30May2011 | Bicycle Gourmet | 4 comments | Continued