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Chirac refuses to give up his necktie!
Chirac may refuse to give up his necktie but I did
a long time ago. Those visiting Paris and eating at fairly upscale restaurants will not find the men wearing neckties. Paris is not a very formal city. I would not go to a top place (*** Michelin) without a coat and tie, however. On rare occasions in the winter I will wear a tie, or have a scarf around my neck! In official circles, however, people wear them and Chirac showing up in "formal attire" must have frosted Bush (see photo at web site given below). A question of dignity. He also refused to wear a cowboy hat at a previous meeting in Denver. I like the articles reference to American over use of air conditioning producing "une température d'igloo". Also Chirac has shown his resistance to control freak Bush "il ne se plie pas à toutes les exigences américaines" Bravo, Jack. Beautiful language, French, it seems to have the exact term so much of the time. Earl ******* From Le Parisien this morning. http://www.leparisien.com/home/info/...leid=241058737 Chirac refuse d'abandonner sa cravate Sea Island (Etats-Unis) DE NOTRE ENVOYEE SPECIALE JACQUES CHIRAC n'a pas quitté sa cravate. Malgré la chaleur moite, malgré l'ambiance relax d'une île pour milliardaires à la végétation luxuriante et, surtout, malgré la demande expresse de son hôte, George Bush. Costume gris clair, chemise blanche et cravate rouge, Chirac, classique en diable, est le seul des dirigeants du G 8 réunis hier à Sea Island, en Georgie, à avoir refusé d'afficher une ostensible décontraction. Le plus cool ? Incontestablement l'Allemand Gerhard Schröder en pantalon de toile beige et polo. Mais le chancelier s'est fait apporter une veste : alors qu'il y a plus de 30 degrés à l'extérieur, il règne dans les villas, climatisation oblige, une température d'igloo. Pas d'Otan en Irak Pas question non plus pour Chirac d'arriver au sommet, comme Bush, au volant d'une voiturette de golf. Cinquante mètres avant de se présenter devant les photographes, Chirac descend de sa Bush mobile bleu-blanc-rouge (que le chauffeur range prestement derrière un bosquet) : c'est à pied qu'il rejoint Bush sur le perron. Chirac, il est vrai, n'a jamais goûté les fantaisies protocolaires des Américains. Déjà, en 1997 à Denver, il avait refusé d'arriver au dîner du G 7 coiffé d'un chapeau de cow-boy. Mais, derrière son attitude d'hier, il y a aussi la volonté - plus politique - de montrer qu'il ne se plie pas à toutes les exigences américaines. Après des mois de brouille sur la question irakienne, la France est en effet en phase d'efforts. A l'ONU, elle a voté la résolution américaine sur l'Irak et, au G 8, elle s'apprête à approuver le plan des Etats-Unis pour le grand Moyen-Orient et l'Afrique du Nord, à propos duquel elle exprimait encore des réserves la semaine dernière. Depuis deux jours, les Français s'emploient à expliquer que ce sont les Américains qui ont fait du chemin vers Paris, et non Paris qui aurait cédé à Washington. « Les Américains ont compris qu'il fallait jouer le jeu », dit Chirac, rendant publiquement hommage, lors de sa conférence de presse, au « grand esprit d'ouverture » dont ils ont fait preuve dans la préparation de la résolution onusienne. Quant au plan d'aide au Moyen-Orient, « la France n'a jamais contesté la nécessité de dialoguer et d'aider les pays sur la voie de la modernisation. En revanche, elle est très attentive au fait qu'on ne peut pas imposer des réformes. Il faut convaincre, dialoguer, coopérer dans le respect de la diversité », se justifie Chirac. Cela dit, il n'accédera pas à la demande de George Bush d'impliquer l'Otan en tant que telle sur le terrain en Irak. « Je n'ai pas le sentiment que ce soit opportun. Je suis très réservé sur cette initiative, qui ne pourrait être envisagée que si le gouvernement irakien en exprimait la demande. » En clair, la bonne volonté affichée par la France à l'égard des Etats-Unis a des limites. Mais les relations franco-américaines sont « très bonnes », insiste Chirac, feignant de s'étonner qu'elles suscitent encore la polémique. |
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Chirac refuses to give up his necktie!
"Earl" wrote in message m... I like the articles reference to American over use of air conditioning producing "une température d'igloo". I've worked in NY offices where people were forced to wear fingerless gloves to type and who always had a cup of tea at their desk--mainly for its hand-warming qualities. Also Chirac has shown his resistance to control freak Bush "il ne se plie pas à toutes les exigences américaines" Bravo, Jack. Beautiful language, French, it seems to have the exact term so much of the time. I love listening to Chirac speak--what a contrast to Bush stumbling over his words! Lana |
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Chirac refuses to give up his necktie!
Mais les Français se pliaient aux genoux en la présence des tyrans comme
Saddam Hussein à recevoir leur pots-de-vin. Cochon Capitaliste "Earl" wrote in message m... Chirac may refuse to give up his necktie but I did a long time ago. Those visiting Paris and eating at fairly upscale restaurants will not find the men wearing neckties. Paris is not a very formal city. I would not go to a top place (*** Michelin) without a coat and tie, however. On rare occasions in the winter I will wear a tie, or have a scarf around my neck! In official circles, however, people wear them and Chirac showing up in "formal attire" must have frosted Bush (see photo at web site given below). A question of dignity. He also refused to wear a cowboy hat at a previous meeting in Denver. I like the articles reference to American over use of air conditioning producing "une température d'igloo". Also Chirac has shown his resistance to control freak Bush "il ne se plie pas à toutes les exigences américaines" Bravo, Jack. Beautiful language, French, it seems to have the exact term so much of the time. Earl ******* From Le Parisien this morning. http://www.leparisien.com/home/info/...leid=241058737 Chirac refuse d'abandonner sa cravate Sea Island (Etats-Unis) DE NOTRE ENVOYEE SPECIALE JACQUES CHIRAC n'a pas quitté sa cravate. Malgré la chaleur moite, malgré l'ambiance relax d'une île pour milliardaires à la végétation luxuriante et, surtout, malgré la demande expresse de son hôte, George Bush. Costume gris clair, chemise blanche et cravate rouge, Chirac, classique en diable, est le seul des dirigeants du G 8 réunis hier à Sea Island, en Georgie, à avoir refusé d'afficher une ostensible décontraction. Le plus cool ? Incontestablement l'Allemand Gerhard Schröder en pantalon de toile beige et polo. Mais le chancelier s'est fait apporter une veste : alors qu'il y a plus de 30 degrés à l'extérieur, il règne dans les villas, climatisation oblige, une température d'igloo. Pas d'Otan en Irak Pas question non plus pour Chirac d'arriver au sommet, comme Bush, au volant d'une voiturette de golf. Cinquante mètres avant de se présenter devant les photographes, Chirac descend de sa Bush mobile bleu-blanc-rouge (que le chauffeur range prestement derrière un bosquet) : c'est à pied qu'il rejoint Bush sur le perron. Chirac, il est vrai, n'a jamais goûté les fantaisies protocolaires des Américains. Déjà, en 1997 à Denver, il avait refusé d'arriver au dîner du G 7 coiffé d'un chapeau de cow-boy. Mais, derrière son attitude d'hier, il y a aussi la volonté - plus politique - de montrer qu'il ne se plie pas à toutes les exigences américaines. Après des mois de brouille sur la question irakienne, la France est en effet en phase d'efforts. A l'ONU, elle a voté la résolution américaine sur l'Irak et, au G 8, elle s'apprête à approuver le plan des Etats-Unis pour le grand Moyen-Orient et l'Afrique du Nord, à propos duquel elle exprimait encore des réserves la semaine dernière. Depuis deux jours, les Français s'emploient à expliquer que ce sont les Américains qui ont fait du chemin vers Paris, et non Paris qui aurait cédé à Washington. « Les Américains ont compris qu'il fallait jouer le jeu », dit Chirac, rendant publiquement hommage, lors de sa conférence de presse, au « grand esprit d'ouverture » dont ils ont fait preuve dans la préparation de la résolution onusienne. Quant au plan d'aide au Moyen-Orient, « la France n'a jamais contesté la nécessité de dialoguer et d'aider les pays sur la voie de la modernisation. En revanche, elle est très attentive au fait qu'on ne peut pas imposer des réformes. Il faut convaincre, dialoguer, coopérer dans le respect de la diversité », se justifie Chirac. Cela dit, il n'accédera pas à la demande de George Bush d'impliquer l'Otan en tant que telle sur le terrain en Irak. « Je n'ai pas le sentiment que ce soit opportun. Je suis très réservé sur cette initiative, qui ne pourrait être envisagée que si le gouvernement irakien en exprimait la demande. » En clair, la bonne volonté affichée par la France à l'égard des Etats-Unis a des limites. Mais les relations franco-américaines sont « très bonnes », insiste Chirac, feignant de s'étonner qu'elles suscitent encore la polémique. |
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Chirac refuses to give up his necktie!
Al wrote: (Earl) wrote in message om... Chirac may refuse to give up his necktie but I did a long time ago. Those visiting Paris and eating at fairly upscale restaurants will not find the men wearing neckties. Paris is not a very formal city. I would not go to a top place (*** Michelin) without a coat and tie, however. On rare occasions in the winter I will wear a tie, or have a scarf around my neck! In official circles, however, people wear them and Chirac showing up in "formal attire" must have frosted Bush (see photo at web site given below). That was the first day when the G8 leaders were tooling around in dune buggies - and Chirac looked ridiculous compared to the others who weren't overdressed. He has since lost his tie. http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news...4/10beach.html This morning MSNBC showed Chirac sitting tieless with Bush and laughing at whatever Bush was saying. Is Bush that amusing? John Bermont -- ------------------------------------------------------ * * * Mastering Independent Budget Travel * * * http://www.enjoy-europe.com/ ------------------------------------------------------ |
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Chirac refuses to give up his necktie!
On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 14:50:17 +0200, "szozu" hoppbunny at hotmail com wrote:
I love listening to Chirac speak-- 'Looks Like Uriah Heep on a bad dat. |
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Chirac refuses to give up his necktie!
On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:49:57 GMT, John Bermont
wrote: This morning MSNBC showed Chirac sitting tieless with Bush and laughing at whatever Bush was saying. Is Bush that amusing? John Bermont -- No, no, you misunderstood. Chirac was laughing AT, not WITH. |
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Chirac refuses to give up his necktie!
John Bermont wrote in message ...
This morning MSNBC showed Chirac sitting tieless with Bush and laughing at whatever Bush was saying. Is Bush that amusing? John Bermont Yeah. Note that Chirac spent time in the US, even had a southern girl friend who called him "honeychild" and he adores Arizona. He is probably the most "Americanized" of French politicians. He can turn on "American" if he wishes, we have to do in when visiting the US, it ain't hard to do it. He is also smarter than Bush and more successfully manipulative without using torture. Next, he and some others are not going to attend Reagan`s funeral. They see this as a "mise en scene" political event which is designed to aid Bush's electoral campaign and they want to stay clear. Chirac also refused to fall into some other of Bush's obvious traps. Chirac orchestrated the D-Day ceremonies in a number of ways, mainly positive. He did not allow Bush to grab and run with it. One thing is that the combined British and Canadian forces landing on D-Day were greater than the American, yet the D-Day celebrations had come to be an American celebration. The British have long objected to this. Next, in inviting the Germans, Chirac directed a good portion of European attention to that. Yet he still said "nice" things about the Americans which appeared sincere to me and he said them inhabiturally well (normally I detest his yucky speech style, although nobody can beat out Bush in that regard). Next, he gave the US a UN "victory" on Iraq, but that victory actually was for getting out, the going in was still illegal. Note, I am not a Chirac fan, I normally vote socialist and will in the Sunday Europeans elections. After which we will go to a Democrats Abroad picnic, where we will engrister for the November elections in the US. Having US and French citizenship we have this possibility. We did, however, vote for Chirac and not Le Pen in the 2nd round of the Presidential election a few years back. I repeat, Bravo Jack. But it is a short bravo. Earl |
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Chirac refuses to give up his necktie!
"szozu" hoppbunny at hotmail com wrote in message ...
"Earl" wrote in message m... I like the articles reference to American over use of air conditioning producing "une température d'igloo". I've worked in NY offices where people were forced to wear fingerless gloves to type and who always had a cup of tea at their desk--mainly for its hand-warming qualities. Also Chirac has shown his resistance to control freak Bush "il ne se plie pas à toutes les exigences américaines" Bravo, Jack. Beautiful language, French, it seems to have the exact term so much of the time. I love listening to Chirac speak--what a contrast to Bush stumbling over his words! Lana Personnaly I can't stand Chirac speaches since he's always mooving. He makes large gesture, stares wide-eyed, sometimes skips on his feet and walks with clumsiness and finally always... talk during the chiefs of state photography. A true delight for press photographers and caricaturists. I'm wondering if he is not a bit shy, what I would appreciate as a possible proof of sensitiveness. What a contrast whith the clearness and self-control of Mitterrand speaches. didier Meurgues |
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Chirac refuses to give up his necktie!
Earl wrote: Next, he and some others are not going to attend Reagan`s funeral. They see this as a "mise en scene" political event which is designed to aid Bush's electoral campaign and they want to stay clear. I see the funeral differently and am sorry that Chirac did not spend another day here to bit adieu to President Reagan. I'm afraid that his absence, well noted in the media, will reinforce the poor image that France has brought upon itself with many Americans. A little more salt in that wound, and another tit for tat. Chirac behaved rather childish. John Bermont -- ------------------------------------------------------ * * * Mastering Independent Budget Travel * * * http://www.enjoy-europe.com/ ------------------------------------------------------ |
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