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more about #sarkozy more comments → sweetnsassy2: All I want to know is where can I get that skirt! Love it! more » counterclockwise's using her promoting-power for good: So you godless Americans expect us god-fearing Europeans to open our shops on the Lord's day? Blasphemy! more » Vivelafat says Sweep the leg, Johnny.: Seriously, either everyone needs to read the article linked or Jez needs to make the story a little more clear. This has nothing to do with elitism an... more » quatrevingtquatre: The Obamas were well to-do before he became President? I mean they wouldn't have opened the store for them, but I'm sure if they were in Paris on a vi... more » fireflyinjuly: I'm sure Sarkozy isn't just intorducing this law because of the Obama experience. Personally, mandatory non-shopping Sundays appeal to me - no one nee... more » BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit): France's Communist Party issued this statement regarding the Obamas: We don't want to talk to you no more, you J Crew wearing animal food trough wipe... more » embarcadero13: Did they (the stores) want or not want the money and prestige associated with the First Lady's visit? Therewithin lies the answer to the controversey. more » shorty63136: Have people forgotten that the Obamas had EXTREMELY successful careers before becoming leaders of the free world that would grant them income, allowin... more » angelheadedhipster: It's ok - they gave all of the salesgirls iPods loaded with American music! more » Diziet_Sma: Okay, I must admit, this is a good side-effect of religion: enforced non-shopping. I don't think Sarkozy should have changed the rules for her, person... more » NotChoinski: Vive la rants! more » Red-headed bookworm: I understand that people complain it sets a precedent for other women in that country, who have very good maternal benefits, but I think serving in go... more » YourScreenplaySucks: It was reported that Sarkozy's new wife Carla Bruni had pointed to a bed in Elysee Palace and said to Dati, "You'd have love to occupy it, wouldn't y... more » Michelina: "My little Arab girl"? That nickname is horrible. Who wants to go around pretending to enjoy being patronized? I say she's lucky to have lost that job. more » bowleserised: "There is evidence that Dati was simply not performing her job well, with a string of aides resigning over her management style, her justice ministry ... more » -
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French Hiss
Shades of Oprah at Hermès? Well, no, but Michelle Obama's recent visit to Paris has caused a stink involving Sarkozy, shopping hours, and sacred Sundays. Accusations of elitism and heresy on this side of the Atlantic in 3, 2... [Time] -
#frenchdiss
Is French Minister Guilty Of Incompetence Or Governing While Female?
French Justice Minister Rachida Dati, who recently returned to work five days after giving birth, has been fired amid controversy about who fathered her baby, her lavish lifestyle, and her relationship with President Sarkozy. More »

