Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Friday, May 26, 2017

A Lackluster Cannes and Not Just for the Extra Security - The New York Times

Too much fear in both places.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

The Look of the French Election - The New York Times

Who cares about it now?

Marine Le Pen, a Fierce Campaigner, Heads to Finale in French Election - The New York Times

It is already time for a where is she now approach!

Le Pen and Macron Clash in Vicious Presidential Debate in France - The New York Times

At least it came out ok!

Friday, May 12, 2017

Saturday, May 06, 2017

After ‘Brexit’ and Trump, Trust Is an Issue With French Polls - The New York Times

On verra.

To Understand Macron’s Economic Vision, Look to France’s ‘Last Chance’ Students - The New York Times

To be helpful, the plan needs to happen, and work!

What Has Failed in France - The New York Times

I'll give the writer credit for having identified one of thousands of contributing factors.

France’s Presidential Election Splinters the Country’s Culturati - The New York Times

No doubt at all on that; and it matters because....?

As Le Pen and Macron Fight for Presidency in France, Unions Are Split - The New York Times

Special challenge.

The dark history at the heart of the French election  - The Washington Post

Too much focus on cocktail chatter.

U.S. Far-Right Activists Promote Hacking Attack Against Macron - The New York Times

Awful situation.

Friday, May 05, 2017

Marine Le Pen’s Canny Use of Gender in Her Campaign - The New York Times

I doubt it will make any difference.

In French Elections, Alt-Right Messages and Memes Don’t Translate - The New York Times

I think it is more complex.

Far From France, Island Outpost Is Never Far From French Politics - The New York Times

How does the US compare with France in far-flung territories?

Wednesday, May 03, 2017

As Arctic Ice Vanishes, New Shipping Routes Open - The New York Times

France and the US? Closer?