pretty_big Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Could she win in France? Will this be the final piece of the jigsaw that finally finishes the EU off? This has all the hallmarks of Brexit and Trump and I support her wholeheartedly but maybe this might be a step too far for tackling populist leftism, when I say I support her that doesn't mean I necessarily agree with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrystottle Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I don't think she will win. There are atm three main parties in France. When Le Pen's father stood for the Presidency about 13 years since the voters of the other two parties united to vote for Jacques Chirac, thus keeping Le Pen senior out. "Vote for the crook, not the Fascist" was the slogan at the time. I can't see why they wouldn't do this again. That said, I never thought Trump would get elected either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy69 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I don't think she will win. There are atm three main parties in France. When Le Pen's father stood for the Presidency about 13 years since the voters of the other two parties united to vote for Jacques Chirac, thus keeping Le Pen senior out. "Vote for the crook, not the Fascist" was the slogan at the time. I can't see why they wouldn't do this again. That said, I never thought Trump would get elected either. It's not 13 years ago and the world has changed, expect another upset! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamston Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 It's not 13 years ago and the world has changed, expect another upset! Won't really be an upset, if she wins. Her odds are 9/4 to be the next French President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sibon Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 when I say I support her that doesn't mean I necessarily agree with her. Then what does it mean? It is a pretty odd stance to support someone that you don't agree with. Especially as you probably don't have the first clue about the detail of her policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretty_big Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Then what does it mean? It is a pretty odd stance to support someone that you don't agree with. Especially as you probably don't have the first clue about the detail of her policies. Very presumptuous quote from you sibon. If I say I don't agree with her surely that's because I know what she's about? I support her because I want the European Union completely obliterated and this would be a giant step towards it more so than Brexit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joker Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Could she win in France? Will this be the final piece of the jigsaw that finally finishes the EU off? This has all the hallmarks of Brexit and Trump and I support her wholeheartedly but maybe this might be a step too far for tackling populist leftism, when I say I support her that doesn't mean I necessarily agree with her. Aah, Le French! They spend 500 years invading Africa and the Middle East, plundering their natural resources, killing the natives, interfering in those countries' governments and generally lording it over them. Sorry, did that come out wrong? I meant to say Le French spent 500 years colonising those nations and expanding the French empire. And yet, after only a couple of years of immigration from those same countries in the opposite direction, Le French are demanding a right-wing government "do something about dem foreign invaders and save our culture and our way of life" Wah Wah Wah!" Cheese-eating surrender monkeys indeed Nevertheless, there is much we can learn from Le French. We don't need a monarchy either Viva Le France! Or is it Vive La France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilldig Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Will she win ? I don't know,so I can't take place in the poll, but if she does it's democracy in action just the same as Trump and brexit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 There has been political "earthquakes" in Britain and the US just recently with Brexit and Trump, but in the absolute heart of Europe I don't think such a big thing will be allowed to happen...just look at what happened in Austria recently. ---------- Post added 20-11-2016 at 14:03 ---------- Aah, Le French! They spend 500 years invading Africa and the Middle East, plundering their natural resources, killing the natives, interfering in those countries' governments and generally lording it over them. Sorry, did that come out wrong? I meant to say Le French spent 500 years colonising those nations and expanding the French empire. And yet, after only a couple of years of immigration from those same countries in the opposite direction, Le French are demanding a right-wing government "do something about dem foreign invaders and save our culture and our way of life" Wah Wah Wah!" Cheese-eating surrender monkeys indeed Nevertheless, there is much we can learn from Le French. We don't need a monarchy either Viva Le France! Or is it Vive La France Do you think that people of today are at fault for historic colonialism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Arctor Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 The EU will give the UK the worst possible terms for Brexit to dissuade the French from voting FN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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