Frenchy68

I don't think anyone on the boards would have spit on Kerry the day he got back from Southeast Asia Uh... When you guys are done with Vietnam, there's that thing happening in that state continent country called irak Iraq. But then again, finishing up the Vietnam war has priority... Carry on. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Boy, you shoudl wish you NEVER have to deal on a daily basis with a Hollywood star. Pre-enptive strike would apply to (not all) some of them... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

that this is not a damn tea party*** And damned right you are. But we are the ones acting like it is business as usual. Drop bombs, send tanks, etc... We can go that way for decades. It won't make a fucking difference. Nuking them? Sure, why not. Spraying bugs has kept bugs from re-appearing ever again. Hasn't it? Unfortunately, (but hopefully not), this may only be a start... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

This was aired on fox - well it could have been aired on other channels - but they weren't covering it - what is the answer? *** Are your sources as solid as the other thread you posted earlier??? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Should have researched it - got it in an e-mail*** Turtle, After starting such a thread, you're lucky of Phillykev, Kallend, Quade and co... let you off the hook ever. Hell, you may end up as someone's signature... Kallend, you definitely have to revert to the Green head. I may start a poll in the Bonfire... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

AAhhhhhh, a mind reader.......do you know what I am thinking???.... *** I'm getting interference... Not quite clear... i see... a much more detailed reply to my post... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

I don't believe he knew of or was even all that interested in the world terrorism situation*** As a matter of fact, he had very little idea where Kashmir was, nor did he know who the prime minister of India was. Granted, it's not like this part of the world has any terrorist activity, or that India and Pakistan have any means to be a threat to anyone... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

He should start his statements with: "READ MY LIPS"... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Anyone seen the film "Ransom"? I think the French Govt. could take their key from that film*** Man, if we're goint to take cues from Hollywood, I'd send Bond and Batman. And once we get the kidnappers, I'd do that "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Still trying to figure out how one can win a war on a concept... Catchy term, but not physically do-able I believe. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

for them , keeping the seperation between state and religion is a lot more important than you think, and the personal freedom (in public places) is secondary to keeping the secular nature of the republic. as they see it (and again, its not my personal view) , at home, do whatever you want. but in a public place, keep the nature of the republic i can understand them wanting to keep the french ways but i doubt laws are the way to do it.*** Double Touché "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Kerry's daughter has a fine pair of TWINS. . . . "Anybody but Bush"*** Your signature would explain your preference for Kerry's "Twins"... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

A totally separate issue is the growing and worrisome influx of muslim culture into France. I'd like to see how they plan to deal with that*** The influx of Muslim culture is not a bad thing. The rise of extremism and fundamentalism is. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

But don't you think Kerry's daughters are hotte*** Boy, we really have to spell it out, don't we? The key word is TWINS "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Thank god we have a Constitution over here that would prohibit such a move by our government. I guess France doesn'*** France, like the US, has a constitution that protects the individuals freedom of religion as well as freedom of speech. The French constitution, much like the US constitution, does not address the issue of the exhibiting of religious symbols. From there, laws and decreats are passed, and struck down if deemed unconstitutional. I remember having to sign a document stating I was not a communist few years ago in order to enter the US. Not a problem since I am not one, but I do not remember the US constitution specifying that being a communist was not covered by the freedom of expression. I also see many schools around the country banning certain "gang" clothing. Difference of interpretation of what protection under the constitution means, I guess... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Nick, How do you know she's stalking you? Are you spying on her??? Nick "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

I think the big difference is that a Scarf is a requirement, not a show of hey look I have a cool cr*** Only according to a certain interpretation of the Koran. Much like some Christians, jews, etc... follow a certain interpretation of their faith. Afghanistan and Turkey are both muslim countries, yet the way they practice and show their faith are very different. Hell, I've seen guys crucify themselves (literally, on crosses, with nails) in the Philippines for Easter. Not sure that was a "requirement" of the christian religion... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

t. It is the equivalent of saying your not allowed to go to church on Sunday It is required as a part of the Muslim religion. The other problem is this will only fuel the fire of the extremist*** Very, very true "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

and after a while I was getting really hungry*** ...and obviously horny as well "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Captors just extended the ultimatum by 24 hours. They released a video to Al-Jazeera, where the 2 journalists are seen calling for the French people to demonstrate against the ban of veils (demonstrations are what we do best...). "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

One person I worked with this summer who was training to be an English teacher told me she had come across this issue and the Christians and Jews were not having this enforced*** I believe it is pretty much enforced in schools. Don't know about other public sectors. But I wouldn't be surprised if there is indeed selective enforcement. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

many Muslims saying they feel unfairly targeted I still don't see the point of having the law*** Some will justify it as being the extension of the ban of prayers in public schools (by the way, the law extends to all public buildings, including hospitals, not only schools). Also, the ban does (obviously) NOT cover private school and businesses. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Fine then ban all things for all religions. No crosses, Star of David’s, Pentagrams, O what ever else. If you are only going to ban things for Muslims I don't blame them for being pissed off. I would be too. *** Once again, the law does not ban the wearing of scarves only. It includes ALL FORMS of, as Wendy put it", ostentatious display of religion in public buildings. It may not be fair, but then it's not fair across the board. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

I wonder how you feel if they say you are not allowed to wear a cross around your neck how about if they ban church on Sundays. I bet that would piss you off. Repeat after me Hypocrisy. Repeat after me Hypocrisy.*** You can call it what you want. There are plenty of other "hypocricy" in Western policies, not only in French legislation and stances, but accross the spectrum including the US. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

Don't assume that these girls are forced into this. They seriously believe that they should wear the headscarves.*** I don't doubt it. Lots of women in Afghanistan will tell you that they WANT to wear the burqua. But there is a legitimate fear that some forms of orthodoxy in the muslim religion (or any other for that matter) can lead to form of extremism. I don't believe the ban does anything to address this issue, if nothing else, it reinforces and encourages extremism. I'm sure that some women would justify that FGM (female genital mutilation) is a legitimate act. All the French law was saying is "not on public ground". Once again, I'm not convinced it's accomplishing its goal though... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."