The Stupid French Elections

jwoodie

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Why on Earth would they limit the final round of voting to two candidates who didn't even receive half of the votes between them? They should have another round with enough of the top candidates to represent a majority of voters, then whittle it down to two if no one receives more than 50% of the votes.
 
I think it's the fault of the Russians.

I really guess the rules said if nobody gathered the majority of the vote there would be a run off between the top two finishers. Makes more sense than having a run off being between the bottom two.
 
Because French law says that the top two candidates have to run in a runoff election. Why is the freaking law so alien to lefties?
 
Fascism is mostly a LEFT WING phenomenon...

SOCIALISM
GUN CONTROL
STATE SPONSORED ABORTIONS
STATE SPONSORED DNA DISCRIMINATION

Guess who warned us about FASCISM, Jake???

Einstein


Einstein Letter Warning Of Zionist Facism In Israel

Einstein Letter Warning Of
Zionist Facism In Israel
Letter That Albert Einstein Sent to the New York Times
1948, Protesting the Visit of Menachem Begin

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Letters to the Editor
New York Times
December 4, 1948
TO THE EDITORS OF THE NEW YORK TIMES:
Among the most disturbing political phenomena of our times is the emergence in the newly created state of Israel of the "Freedom Party" (Tnuat Haherut), a political party closely akin in its organization, methods, political philosophy and social appeal to the Nazi and Fascist parties. It was formed out of the membership and following of the former Irgun Zvai Leumi, a terrorist, right-wing, chauvinist organization in Palestine.
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The current visit of Menachem Begin, leader of this party, to the United States is obviously calculated to give the impression of American support for his party in the coming Israeli elections, and to cement political ties with conservative Zionist elements in the United States. Several Americans of national repute have lent their names to welcome his visit. It is inconceivable that those who oppose fascism throughoutthe world, if correctly informed as to Mr. Begin's political record and perspectives, could add their names and support to the movement he represents.
Before irreparable damage is done by way of financial contributions, public manifestations in Begin's behalf, and the creation in Palestine of the impression that a large segment of America supports Fascist elements in Israel, the American public must be informed as to the record and objectives of Mr. Begin and his movement. The public avowals of Begin's party are no guide whatever to its actual character. Today they speak of freedom, democracy and anti-imperialism, whereas until recently they openly preached the doctrine of the Fascist state. It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to do in the future.
Attack on Arab Village
A shocking example was their behavior in the Arab village of Deir Yassin. This village, off the main roads and surrounded by Jewish lands, had taken no part in the war, and had even fought off Arab bands who wanted to use the village as their base. On April 9 (THE NEW YORK TIMES), terrorist bands attacked this peaceful village, which was not a military objective in the fighting, killed most of its inhabitants ? 240men, women, and children - and kept a few of them alive to parade as captives through the streets of Jerusalem. Most of the Jewish community was horrified at the deed, and the Jewish Agency sent a telegram of apology to King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan. But the terrorists, far from being ashamed of their act, were proud of this massacre, publicized it widely, and invited all the foreign correspondents present in the country to view the heaped corpses and the general havoc at Deir Yassin. The Deir Yassin incident exemplifies the character and actions of the Freedom Party.
Within the Jewish community they have preached an admixture of ultranationalism, religious mysticism, and racial superiority. Like other Fascist parties they have been used to break strikes, and have themselves pressed for the destruction of free trade unions. In their stead they have proposed corporate unions on the Italian Fascist model. During the last years of sporadic anti-British violence, the IZL and Stern groups inaugurated a reign of terror in the Palestine Jewish community. Teachers were beaten up for speaking against them, adults were shot for not letting their children join them. By gangster methods, beatings, window-smashing, and wide-spread robberies, the terrorists intimidated the population and exacted a heavy tribute.
The people of the Freedom Party have had no part in the constructive achievements in Palestine. They have reclaimed no land, built no settlements, and only detracted from the Jewish defense activity. Their much-publicized immigration endeavors were minute, and devoted mainly to bringing in Fascist compatriots.
Discrepancies Seen
The discrepancies between the bold claims now being made by Begin and his party, and their record of past performance in Palestine bear the imprint of no ordinary political party. This is the unmistakable stamp of a Fascist party for whom terrorism (against Jews, Arabs, and British alike), and misrepresentation are means, and a "Leader State" is the goal.
In the light of the foregoing considerations, it is imperative that the truth about Mr. Begin and his movement be made known in this country. It is all the more tragic that the top leadership of American Zionism has refused to campaign against Begin's efforts, or even to expose to its own constituents the dangers to Israel from support to Begin.
The undersigned therefore take this means of publicly presenting a few salient facts concerning Begin and his party; and of urging all concerned not to support this latest manifestation of fascism.
ISIDORE ABRAMOWITZ
HANNAH ARENDT
ABRAHAM BRICK
RABBI JESSURUN CARDOZO
ALBERT EINSTEIN
HERMAN EISEN, M.D.
HAYIM FINEMAN
M. GALLEN, M.D.
H.H. HARRIS
ZELIG S. HARRIS
SIDNEY HOOK
FRED KARUSH
BRURIA KAUFMAN
IRMA L. LINDHEIM
NACHMAN MAISEL
SEYMOUR MELMAN
MYER D. MENDELSON
M.D., HARRY M. OSLINSKY
SAMUEL PITLICK
FRITZ ROHRLICH
LOUIS P. ROCKER
RUTH SAGIS
ITZHAK SANKOWSKY
I.J. SHOENBERG
SAMUEL SHUMAN
M. SINGER
IRMA WOLFE
STEFAN WOLF.
 
LaDexter is a big time LIBERTARIAN who supports

1. massive spending CUTS
2. legalized weed
3. no state sponsored DNA discrimination (ban racial/gender preferences)
4. gun rights - not Hitler style gun confiscation - at least CHARLTON HESTON learned something from history....
5. being the 15th vote in the UN Security Council to militarily re-pack Israel back in its 1948 border
 
LaDexter is a big time LIBERTARIAN who supports

1. massive spending CUTS
2. legalized weed
3. no state sponsored DNA discrimination (ban racial/gender preferences)
4. gun rights - not Hitler style gun confiscation - at least CHARLTON HESTON learned something from history....
5. being the 15th vote in the UN Security Council to militarily re-pack Israel back in its 1948 border

1. No, you don't.
2. OK
3. Tough.
4. No, you don't.
5. Won't happen.
 
Personally, I don't have a problem with their system, I would think you have to draw a line somewhere. It sounds like an unusual occurrence anyway, every system has it's quirks.
 
LaDexter is a big time LIBERTARIAN who supports

1. massive spending CUTS
2. legalized weed
3. no state sponsored DNA discrimination (ban racial/gender preferences)
4. gun rights - not Hitler style gun confiscation - at least CHARLTON HESTON learned something from history....
5. being the 15th vote in the UN Security Council to militarily re-pack Israel back in its 1948 border

Must be a male or you would have mentioned a big one that Libertarians support: abortion rights.
Libertarian Party on Abortion
 

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