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pampango

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4. "There is more than a whiff of Vichy in the air, with Muslims and Roma taking the place of Jews."

Reply to ellenrr (Original post)

Sun Jan 4, 2015, 08:24 AM

Jan 2015

http://www.counterpunch.org/2015/01/02/le-journal-and-le-club/

The mayor, Richard Trinquier, is a member of the UMP (French version of republican) and is well known for his anti-Muslim views. His attitudes fit well with the French GOP but he might be an even better fit for the National Front which is even further to the right.

Richard Trinquier elected UMP Essonne, do not like Muslims. His latest feat of arms: the prohibition of a leisure center with two veiled women in early July. A move that would earn him on Wednesday a criminal complaint for discrimination and incitement to racial hatred.

http://www.jeuneafrique.com/Article/ARTJAWEB20140730120657/

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Roma baby refused burial in France [View all] ellenrr Jan 2015 OP

Another thread said a nearby town allowed it. LeftyMom Jan 2015 #1

I'm curious about the mayor having a veto on burials in the first place. (nt) Posteritatis Jan 2015 #11

Presumably, the title is less than clear FBaggins Jan 2015 #21

Pauper burials in the town budget Android3.14 Jan 2015 #22

Oh good. Thanks for the info (nt) question everything Jan 2015 #20

In case I ever visit France, remind me to not drop any tourist dollars in Champlan Hekate Jan 2015 #2

Absolutely disgusting LeftishBrit Jan 2015 #3

"There is more than a whiff of Vichy in the air, with Muslims and Roma taking the place of Jews." pampango Jan 2015 #4

yes. fascism doesn't go away it just changes its targets. thanks for ellenrr Jan 2015 #5

Misleading Headline 1step Jan 2015 #6

The headline is the BBC's and it is absolutely correct and descriptive of what happened. Bluenorthwest Jan 2015 #8

Are you claiming that the mayor of Champlan changed his mind? Thor_MN Jan 2015 #9

The OP followed the rules for this forum. LiberalFighter Jan 2015 #19

Mayor LeClerc certainly has an ironic first name. marble falls Jan 2015 #7

The baby won't care Snow Leopard Jan 2015 #10

The family might Feral Child Jan 2015 #15

You beat me by seconds! Quackers Jan 2015 #17

Hi, Quackers! Feral Child Jan 2015 #18

Heartless much? Quackers Jan 2015 #16

I feel bad for the family but.. Snow Leopard Jan 2015 #23

Has anyone checked - are we sure the mayor's name isn't really LePen? (NT) Heywood J Jan 2015 #12

Taking up real estate generally isn't free, is it? Quantess Jan 2015 #13

Every jurisdiction has some governmental way of disposing of the dead. Igel Jan 2015 #14