Bonne Fête de la Fédération! Le jour de la prise de la Bastille!
Happy 14th of July!
The day they chocked on their cake!
Danton was right, after a reign of terror, 3 emperors, 4 republics [we are in the 5th] France finally dared to become one of the worlds great democracies.
Vive la Révolution!
Was also the cry of the student rebellion and strikes of 1968 that so nearly brought down the government of Charles de Gaulle.
Its been an interesting summer so far and our new napoleon has been embroiled in one of the best scandals in years
One thing I have always admired about the French is their willingness when unhappy to take to the streets and show their displeasure
That most annoying object from the world cup; the vuvuzela, will no doubt be put to good use.
Care to join us?
Aux armes, citoyens, To arms, citizens,
Formez vos bataillons, Form your battalions,
Marchons, marchons ! Let's march, let's march!
Qu'un sang impur May be an impure blood
Abreuve nos sillons ! Water our furrows!
[extract from the French national anthem]
have a great day
Alessandra.
PS Oh and gosh there is nothing more that I enjoy doing than annoying the right wingnuts with....
never forget
;-)