On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
Aug 29th 2004, 3:14 am
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On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
I am coming next week.
Will I be treated better in France by
wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
button?
My friends say that while Bush is detested
in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
Susan
Will I be treated better in France by
wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
button?
My friends say that while Bush is detested
in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
Susan
Aug 29th 2004, 3:21 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
On 29 Aug 2004 08:14:57 -0700, [email protected] (Suzy) wrote:
>I am coming next week.
>Will I be treated better in France by
>wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>button?
Why wear a button at all?
>My friends say that while Bush is detested
>in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
Nobody in Europe has ever heard of either of them. ;o)
Better wear a kilt or people might think you are an American
>I am coming next week.
>Will I be treated better in France by
>wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>button?
Why wear a button at all?
>My friends say that while Bush is detested
>in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
Nobody in Europe has ever heard of either of them. ;o)
Better wear a kilt or people might think you are an American
Aug 29th 2004, 3:21 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
[email protected] (Suzy) wrote in
news:[email protected] m:
> I am coming next week.
>
> Will I be treated better in France by
> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
> button?
>
> My friends say that while Bush is detested
> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
>
> Susan
>
Just wear your smile. People will occassionally ask. My cab driver in
Copenhagen was particularly appalled that Bush even had a chance but was
otherwise quite plaeasant, still not ready to kill the messenger. But by
and large people will remember their parents admonition and not talk
religion or politics with strangers.
news:[email protected] m:
> I am coming next week.
>
> Will I be treated better in France by
> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
> button?
>
> My friends say that while Bush is detested
> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
>
> Susan
>
Just wear your smile. People will occassionally ask. My cab driver in
Copenhagen was particularly appalled that Bush even had a chance but was
otherwise quite plaeasant, still not ready to kill the messenger. But by
and large people will remember their parents admonition and not talk
religion or politics with strangers.
Aug 29th 2004, 3:23 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
Suzy wrote:
> I am coming next week.
>
> Will I be treated better in France by
> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
> button?
>
> My friends say that while Bush is detested
> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
>
I suppose noone will notice your button, and
you will be treated equally well than any
other tourists.
> I am coming next week.
>
> Will I be treated better in France by
> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
> button?
>
> My friends say that while Bush is detested
> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
>
I suppose noone will notice your button, and
you will be treated equally well than any
other tourists.
Aug 29th 2004, 3:24 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
On Sun, 29 Aug 2004 10:21:21 -0500, jcoulter
<[email protected]> wrote:
>[email protected] (Suzy) wrote in
>news:[email protected] om:
>> I am coming next week.
>>
>> Will I be treated better in France by
>> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>> button?
>>
>> My friends say that while Bush is detested
>> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
>>
>> Susan
>>
>Just wear your smile.
It's a bit cold for that or did you mean a silly smile?
<[email protected]> wrote:
>[email protected] (Suzy) wrote in
>news:[email protected] om:
>> I am coming next week.
>>
>> Will I be treated better in France by
>> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>> button?
>>
>> My friends say that while Bush is detested
>> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
>>
>> Susan
>>
>Just wear your smile.
It's a bit cold for that or did you mean a silly smile?
Aug 29th 2004, 3:49 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
"Suzy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I am coming next week.
> Will I be treated better in France by
> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
> button?
> My friends say that while Bush is detested
> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
> Susan
Your reception in France will largely depend on your own attitude towards the
residents of the Country you will be visiting.
JohnT
news:[email protected] m...
>I am coming next week.
> Will I be treated better in France by
> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
> button?
> My friends say that while Bush is detested
> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
> Susan
Your reception in France will largely depend on your own attitude towards the
residents of the Country you will be visiting.
JohnT
Aug 29th 2004, 4:02 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
"Suzy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I am coming next week.
> Will I be treated better in France by
> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
> button?
> My friends say that while Bush is detested
> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
General rule for all travelling: Don't mention religion or politics!
news:[email protected] m...
> I am coming next week.
> Will I be treated better in France by
> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
> button?
> My friends say that while Bush is detested
> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
General rule for all travelling: Don't mention religion or politics!
Aug 29th 2004, 4:10 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
On 29 Aug 2004 08:14:57 -0700, [email protected] (Suzy) wrote:
>Will I be treated better in France by
>wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>button?
If you insist on wearing a campaign button, Ralph Nader would be a
better choice according to this.
http://worldpeace.org.au/virtualElection.asp
Gordon
>Will I be treated better in France by
>wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>button?
If you insist on wearing a campaign button, Ralph Nader would be a
better choice according to this.
http://worldpeace.org.au/virtualElection.asp
Gordon
Aug 29th 2004, 4:36 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
"Mark Hewitt" <[email protected]> climbed
onto an orange crate and shouted:
>"Suzy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected] om...
>> I am coming next week.
>> Will I be treated better in France by
>> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>> button?
>> My friends say that while Bush is detested
>> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
>General rule for all travelling: Don't mention religion or politics!
It's much more likely that your hosts will bring up the topic of
politics with no prompting from you. My experience is that in many
European countries politics is treated almost as another sport.
--
The bass player is like a good offensive line. The team sucks when you
are not on your game. When you're on your game, everyone congratulates
the quarterback, running back, and receivers. -- Dave in a.g.b.
onto an orange crate and shouted:
>"Suzy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected] om...
>> I am coming next week.
>> Will I be treated better in France by
>> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>> button?
>> My friends say that while Bush is detested
>> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
>General rule for all travelling: Don't mention religion or politics!
It's much more likely that your hosts will bring up the topic of
politics with no prompting from you. My experience is that in many
European countries politics is treated almost as another sport.
--
The bass player is like a good offensive line. The team sucks when you
are not on your game. When you're on your game, everyone congratulates
the quarterback, running back, and receivers. -- Dave in a.g.b.
Aug 29th 2004, 4:40 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
[email protected] (Suzy) wrote:
>Will I be treated better in France by
>wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>button?
They will think that you are Canadian.
--
PB
The return address has been MUNGED
>Will I be treated better in France by
>wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>button?
They will think that you are Canadian.
--
PB
The return address has been MUNGED
Aug 29th 2004, 5:05 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
On 29 Aug 2004 08:14:57 -0700, [email protected] (Suzy) wrote:
>Will I be treated better in France by
>wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>button?
A button will have nothing to do with it. You will be treated better in
France if you speak French, or at least try to speak it.
Don <donwiss at panix.com>.
>Will I be treated better in France by
>wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>button?
A button will have nothing to do with it. You will be treated better in
France if you speak French, or at least try to speak it.
Don <donwiss at panix.com>.
Aug 29th 2004, 5:33 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
"Suzy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected] m...
> I am coming next week.
> Will I be treated better in France by
> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
> button?
> My friends say that while Bush is detested
> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
> Susan
Why bring attention to the fact you are American at all? Behave
considerately and respectfully at all times, and chances are no one will
care.
If it concerns you, get a small Canadian flag lapel pin.
Songbird
news:[email protected] m...
> I am coming next week.
> Will I be treated better in France by
> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
> button?
> My friends say that while Bush is detested
> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
> Susan
Why bring attention to the fact you are American at all? Behave
considerately and respectfully at all times, and chances are no one will
care.
If it concerns you, get a small Canadian flag lapel pin.
Songbird
Aug 29th 2004, 7:36 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
Suzy wrote:
> I am coming next week.
>
> Will I be treated better in France by
> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
> button?
>
> My friends say that while Bush is detested
> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
Wouldn't it be smarter to simply not volunteer your political views?
Although Europe has, of course, some interest in the ultimate outcome of
our presidential elections, I doubt that interest is of such
overwhelming urgency that they want a minute by minute assessment of our
electoral processes! (I don't plan to take my "Defend America, Defeat
Bush" T-shirt to Paris next month, either.)
> I am coming next week.
>
> Will I be treated better in France by
> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
> button?
>
> My friends say that while Bush is detested
> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
Wouldn't it be smarter to simply not volunteer your political views?
Although Europe has, of course, some interest in the ultimate outcome of
our presidential elections, I doubt that interest is of such
overwhelming urgency that they want a minute by minute assessment of our
electoral processes! (I don't plan to take my "Defend America, Defeat
Bush" T-shirt to Paris next month, either.)
Aug 29th 2004, 7:40 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
Doc G. wrote:
> Suzy wrote:
>
>> I am coming next week.
>> Will I be treated better in France by
>> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>> button?
>> My friends say that while Bush is detested
>> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
>
> I suppose noone will notice your button, and
> you will be treated equally well than any
> other tourists.
I suspect the only effect a button touting either candidate will have is
to simply brand you as "American tourist". (Do Europeans indulge in our
obsession for slogan-bearing "buttons" for all occasions?)
> Suzy wrote:
>
>> I am coming next week.
>> Will I be treated better in France by
>> wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign
>> button?
>> My friends say that while Bush is detested
>> in Europe Kerry is well thought of.
>
> I suppose noone will notice your button, and
> you will be treated equally well than any
> other tourists.
I suspect the only effect a button touting either candidate will have is
to simply brand you as "American tourist". (Do Europeans indulge in our
obsession for slogan-bearing "buttons" for all occasions?)
Aug 29th 2004, 7:42 am
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Re: On wearing my Kerry-Edwards campaign button?
Charles Hawtrey wrote:
>
>
> It's much more likely that your hosts will bring up the topic of
> politics with no prompting from you. My experience is that in many
> European countries politics is treated almost as another sport.
Huh? You mean it ISN'T? ("Pro" wrestling leaps most promptly to mind.)
>
>
> It's much more likely that your hosts will bring up the topic of
> politics with no prompting from you. My experience is that in many
> European countries politics is treated almost as another sport.
Huh? You mean it ISN'T? ("Pro" wrestling leaps most promptly to mind.)
