High-Income French People Plan an Escape
In September, the French Parliament will debate President François Hollande’s ridiculous tax proposal. Mr Hollande want to raise income taxes to 75% on families earning more than one million euros a...
View ArticleFrancois Hollande gives London a gift
This is why presidents should not threaten the rich with a 75% tax: the rich can leave. From CNBC: Tax-Soaked French Bankers Feeling London’s Lure. I understand that François Hollande is a socialist,...
View ArticleOld chateau destroyed
In Bordeaux, a historic building was accidentally destroyed. The manor was to be renovated, and a small hut on the property was to be razed. The workers destroyed the manor and renovated the hut. Fox...
View ArticleThe City of Lights – no more
France is imposing a light curfew. Starting in the summer of 2013, almost all outside lights will be turned off between 1:00am and 7:00am. The outside night light ban includes all public buildings,...
View ArticleFrance sends troops to Mali and Somalia
With the agreement of the Mali government, France sent troops to fight Ansar Dine and other militant jihadis in northern Mali. I hope the French succeed. The Islamists must be killed. I just hope all...
View ArticleGypsies
BBC News: Paris Louvre shuts as staff strike over pickpockets Gypsies The gypsies refuse to cooperate with society.
View ArticleFrench people, language insecurity
Some French people are upset at a decision to add more courses in English at universities. New York Times: Bid in France to Add Courses in English Raises Fear for Language The measure, part of a...
View ArticleIn the news today
1. Washington Times: MSNBC host Ed Schultz: Detroit became a ‘conservative Utopia’ Ed Schultz is a moron. The ‘conservative utopia’ exists in Detroit’s prosperous suburbs. Actually, only an influx of...
View ArticleThose “travellers”
The Local: French mayor threatens suicide over travellers “Travellers” Who are these irritating people? Why would the mayor of Chavanne threaten suicide if these “travellers” return to the village?...
View ArticleCelebrity Tutors
New York Times: In Hong Kong, the Tutor as Celebrity The most anxious month for students is July, when exam results and university places are announced, and when local newspapers feature top test...
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