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I've heard the argument that its absurd, gingoistic, closed-minded, etc. to consider boycotting French products. That it would show low moral character, etc. etc. etc. Really? Well, whatever that attitude is, it seems Americans have less of it than the French, German, Russians, and Canadians who would loudly decry an American boycott of their products. Consider a NewsMax report that international polling organization Ipsos-Reid found the following nationalities agreed with the statement "I currently avoid U.S. products and services" to a strong degree (marked 7-10):
So, as far I as I can see, boycott away, folks. Whatever attitude Americans may want to have about foreign products, and however strongly they may wish to boycott them, seems to be no comparative problem whatsoever. None of the above will have any grounds for complaint, condescention, or moralizing about the wrong-headedness of boycotting their products. I'm still trying to figure out a way to buy something other than Chinese products... (See also A Trip to the Whole Foods Market.) I don't think they're saying we don't have the right, per se, just that we contemptable for excercising it. Posted by: tim on March 25, 2003 04:13 PM Boycott France bumper stickers and T-shirts at: http://www.cafepress.com/obnoxious_bs http://www.cafepress.com/obnoxious_bs http://www.cafepress.com/obnoxious_bs Posted by: Boycott France on March 27, 2003 01:33 PM We did liberate France with a coalition during WW11 did we not? The Hell w/ France! I have cancelled my vacation plans to France and probably will not seek to go there in the future. Posted by: Al on March 27, 2003 06:15 PM frenchies was right! think by yourselves! Posted by: z on March 9, 2004 05:29 AM Z, First, why are you so afraid of leaving an e-mail address? Are you afraid I might actually respond to your words and tell you something you might dislike? The French were right? About what? Chirac and others also argued that Saddam had WMD. Their opinion on this was no different than George Bush, Tony Blair, or Hans Blix. Your statements are revisionism, not history. Chirac claimed he took the "moral" stance, but today we know that French banks were benefiting from the Oil-for-Food program, billions are unaccounted for, and we have evidence that many French government officials were being bribed with Saddam's oil. And even then, we knew that Saddam had promised multi-billion-dollar oil rights to the French if the Saddam regime could continue. What's so "right" about defending Saddam under those conditions? Look, if the US had wanted oil from Iraq, the easiest way would have been to simply buy it. Saddam was more than willing to sell. Lastly, in the US we have hundreds of independent news outlets, only one or two with any government funding, and access to even more (UK, Aus, India, etc.) through the internet. This is very different than France where the government tightly controls the media, much of the media is partially government-owned, there are frequent corruption allegations involving the media and government. Have you considered that perhaps it was your mind which was "taken by your government marketing"? I mean, after all, whose government actually has more media control? Look into that question and see what you discover, friend. Just a little possibility to consider. Sincerely, Posted by: Tim on March 9, 2004 11:12 AM Tim, "and access to even more (UK, Aus, India, etc.) through the internet. This is very different than France"... We also have access to internet in France, you know ? Surfing on internet, that's well, but you should read books too (me, I'm sure you have libraries near your home). We also have access to UK & Australian news, and some of us understand english. You seems to know very well our culture. Do you speak french, Tim ? So, Tim, keep your cool. Good news on Fox News, it's great !!! Paul. Posted by: Paul on May 8, 2004 06:44 PM I am glad to see all these French products on here because I am French and an American and now I can buy MORE French products. Thank you all!!! Posted by: John St. Louis on June 9, 2005 12:23 AM I think boycotting France will help France alot because now France is getting alot more exposure and free publicity this way. VIVA LA FRANCE!!! Posted by: John St. Louis on June 9, 2005 12:27 AM My Uncle was killed in Italy fighting for the Canadian Army so I guess according to this logic we should all boycott Italian products too and give them some good exposure also right>>>??? Posted by: on June 9, 2005 12:34 AM Well, lets boycott French Kiss, French Fries and return the statue of liberty. Posted by: Imran on June 9, 2005 09:53 AM Add your two cents...
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If a woman has the right to choose, doesn't every American have the right to choose what country they want their merchandise from?
Posted by: Kevin Murphy on March 25, 2003 01:50 PM