French-Americans can bash the US?
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French-Americans can bash the US?
| Wed, 08-25-2004 - 12:13am |
I saw this post on another message board that I frequent...
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From: xxx Date: 8/24/2004 at 5:58 pm
Subject: Clothing Tag
A friend sent this to me. It is a clothing label from a small American
company that sells their product in France. Here's the translation of the
French part of the label:
"Wash with warm water. Use mild soap. Dry flat. Do not use bleach. Do not
dry in the dryer. Do not iron. We are sorry that Our President is an idiot. We
did not vote for him."
i just relate because frenchies always ask me questions about Bush, why did he do this why? why that? why this? and I say...I didnt vote for him! And yes,I do disagree with a lot that he has done>>
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From: xxx Date: 8/24/2004 at 5:58 pm
Subject: Clothing Tag
A friend sent this to me. It is a clothing label from a small American
company that sells their product in France. Here's the translation of the
French part of the label:
"Wash with warm water. Use mild soap. Dry flat. Do not use bleach. Do not
dry in the dryer. Do not iron. We are sorry that Our President is an idiot. We
did not vote for him."
i just relate because frenchies always ask me questions about Bush, why did he do this why? why that? why this? and I say...I didnt vote for him! And yes,I do disagree with a lot that he has done>>
The post was written by an American women living with her french husband in France. The majority of those who responded thought the post was very funny...only two people including me thought it was unpatriotic for an American to post something like that. I realize that this isn't the first time this has been posted, but I'm just really surprised at how many Americans thought it was funny and didn't take offense to it. What do you guys think? Am I being too sensitive here? Why is it okay for them to bash us?

Yes, freedom of speech is a great thing but I think that if you're going to post something you should be able to handle it when people respectfully disagree and debate your opinion, whatever your opinion may be.
Edited 8/25/2004 8:46 am ET ET by junglebride
Hello junglebride!
Welcome to the board!
Miffy - Co-CL For The Politics Today Board
And what's that term 'frenchies' supposed to mean anyway?
P.s. I've heard plenty of derogatory comments made about the French president on this very board, by americans. Personally, I'd rather focus on the actual issues I have with politicians, than giving them labels.
Edited 8/25/2004 11:23 am ET ET by nicecanadianlady
Reading you, you'd think that everyone is America is happy, is rich and has the best morals in the world, and everyone else in the world lives in a country riddled with problems!
Renee ~~~