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Old 10-30-08, 01:18 AM   #1
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Default French President unable to prevent voodoo

One I would have put in the "only in America" compartment...
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/sar...956176693.html

Had it not happened in France. Good to see Freedom of speech is still upheld there for some though.
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Old 10-30-08, 04:46 AM   #2
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Do they sell Muhammad Voodoo dolls, too?
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Old 10-30-08, 10:23 AM   #3
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French President unable to prevent voodoo

Voodoo politics?
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All I can think of is a scene from the film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
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It was the president's sixth lawsuit since he was elected last year and caused widespread mirth in France, generating acres of free publicity for the doll and cheering his political opponents.
Are we sure he isn't a shareholder in the company :hmm:
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Where do I get one?
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French President unable to prevent voodoo

Voodoo politics?
Voodoo Economics???:hmm:
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Where do I get one?
Take your pick

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