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Would You Like a Side of Freedom with That?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Jeff, Mar 11, 2003.

  1. Jeff

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    This may be the single dumbest thing I've read in a long time...

    <i>French Fries Get New Name in Congress
    By JIM ABRAMS, Associated Press Writer

    WASHINGTON - House cafeterias will be serving fries with a side order of patriotism Tuesday with a decision by GOP lawmakers to replace the "French" cuisine with "freedom fries."

    "This action today is a small but symbolic effort to show the strong displeasure of many on Capitol Hill with the actions of our so-called ally, France," said Rep. Bob Ney (news, bio, voting record), R-Ohio, chairman of the House Administration Committee.

    Ney, whose panel oversees House operations, ordered the House Administrative officer to change the menus in House office building cafeterias to read "freedom fries" and "freedom toast."

    The House action follows moves by several restaurants around the country to remove "French" fries from their menus to protest French opposition to U.S. military action in Iraq (news - web sites).

    Also leading the anti-French campaign was Rep. Walter Jones (news, bio, voting record), R-N.C., who noted in a letter to colleagues that Cubbie's restaurant in Beaufort, N.C., in his district, was now serving "freedom fries."

    "Watching France's self-serving politics of passive aggression in this effort has discouraged me more than I can say," Jones said.

    Members of Congress have been sharply critical of France for threatening to veto a new U.N. resolution holding Iraq in violation of disarmament agreements and paving the way for a military strike against the Saddam Hussein (news - web sites) government.

    Another Republican, Jim Saxton of New Jersey, has introduced several bills to ban Pentagon participation in this year's Paris Air Show and to make sure that France does not participate in any reconstruction projects in Iraq.</i>

    Is this REALLY what we our taxes are paying for? Seriously?
     
  2. Rockets34Legend

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    The government just amazes me sometimes...:rolleyes:
     
  3. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    :rolleyes:

    Wonder if they'll stop serving Mexican food if Mexico votes against a new resolution? Will they be serving turkey next Thanksgiving? What about french salad dressing?
     
  4. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Atomic Playboy
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    Is there anything more romantic than a walk in the park and a "Freedom kiss" with your girl.
     
  5. MacBeth

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    Jeff...please...I beg you....tell me this is a joke...even if you're lying, tell me that you made this up yourself...Can we actually be this childish at the highest levels? God, this is depressing...
     
  6. B-Bob

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    ... or that fresh, freedom-press coffee on a lazy, post-coital morning with your sweetie?
     
  7. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    If this is true, someone needs to tell those Republicans they're suppodesly for less government.
     
  8. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    What is wrong with this? I think it is great. It is just another small symbol of a larger problem.

    France asked us to clear up Milosovic without the UN support, and we said "sure we will help out"

    Now that we are asking for their support, they hem and haw, and show their true colors.

    I guess their views are tainted by their illegal contracts with Iraq.

    DD
     
  9. Jeff

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    As one political cartoonist wrote of this subject in his blog, "I **** you not."
     
  10. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"
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    Awwwww. come on, Macbef! Open up for the little freedom fry express! that's a good boy!

    edit: I think we should rename their language as it is taught in this country. I know some students majoring in "F****" here, and we should change their major officially to "Freedom." I like it. Don't you, DaDakota?
     
  11. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Nothing is coming between me and my TEX-MEX.
     
  12. No Worries

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    I suspect the French are actually happy that their name has been dropped from the fries. Maybe we should have just done the opposite and start attaching the french label to food that we know they despise, like hot dogs, pork rinds, wine coolers, etc.
     
  13. Timing

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    Freedom Lick Indiana!?!
     
  14. B-Bob

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    NW,
    So we should leave the name of "Fr****'s Mustard" alone then, right?

    edit: Freedom lick literally has me laughing out loud. Amazing! :D
     
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    Two words . . . FREEDOM TICKLER!!!
     
  16. Supermac34

    Supermac34 President, Von Wafer Fan Club

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    I was sitting in Pappadeaux's the other day and the ladies sitting at the table next to me said that they would like "freedom fries" instead of dirty rice.

    The waiter kind of stood there, not really knowing what was going on, and they wispered "french fries." They looked kind of dumb.
     
  17. Mrs. JB

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    I'm still daydreaming about the guys I Freedom kissed in high school.
     
  18. B-Bob

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    Will Paris, TX change the town name to Barcelona? Oh my!
     
  19. Jeff

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    This is our elected officals saying:

    "Nanny, nanny boo boo, stick your head in doo doo"

    Of course, France will probably just use the "I'm rubber, you're glue. Whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you," defense. :D
     
  20. No Worries

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    Exactly :)
     

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