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[pulsemyne]

The BBC is top notch. I'm French, i live in Canada, and I mainly watch the BBC whenever i want to watch news on TV ( thank you UK VPN ).

I don't know why they get so much hate in the UK. I know a lot of english people say the BBC are just a bunch of leftists who's only mission is to brainwash the population lol
I don't really like the medias but i always feel like the BBC are doing a fine job. Even their website is top notch.

They don't get hate except from idiotic right wingers. It's a much loved institution.

 

[gutter_trash]

terrorists lost

France being unified 1st class today

 

[Smellycat]

Look at all these 2 faced hypocrite Arab leaders...how about you do something about the terror that is happening in Palestine, Syria and Iraq?

 

[zeroOman]

Look at all these 2 faced hypocrite Arab leaders...how about you do something about the terror that is happening in Palestine, Syria and Iraq?

What?

 

[LeBart]

I live in a small town of 8000 inhabitants in western France. 5000 people are in the streets right now.

I see pictures like this one from all over the country. All of France is in the streets, not just the major cities. Way more than 2 million people if I had to guess.

 

[ComputerMKII]

The Interior Ministry says it's impossible to provide an official count of the number of people demonstrating, because of the "unprecedented" size of the gathering

 

[Real Hero]

Look at all these 2 faced hypocrite Arab leaders...how about you do something about the terror that is happening in Palestine, Syria and Iraq?

netanyahu is there too. This isn't really isn't about the leaders but the people.

 

[azyless]

Ended up going to the one in Rennes, was awesome seeing a wide variety of people there. Definitely a nice change from all the anti-gay marriage manifestations there were these past couple of years lol. I think they're announcing 115 000 people which is a hell of a lot.
I came back a few minutes ago, my street and the train station are barricaded by cops because of a "suspect suitcase", I'm sure it's just a clown but still, what an idiotic thing to do.

 

[gutter_trash]

Look at all these 2 faced hypocrite Arab leaders...how about you do something about the terror that is happening in Palestine, Syria and Iraq?

you can start by stop buying Saudi oil first and gain energy independence from M-E oil.

 

[Catdaddy]

Good for them, I hope it goes peacefully.

 

[chadskin]

I just want to say that the people of France have handled this tragedy extremely well. It's absolutely fantastic to see people of all creeds in unison against violence and hate. When evil people try to divide us, we stand together, united more than ever.

Fantastic display. Vive le France!

Agreed. La Grande Nation.

 

[Naked Snake]

Look at all these 2 faced hypocrite Arab leaders...how about you do something about the terror that is happening in Palestine, Syria and Iraq?

It's not like they haven't been trying. There is no magic button they can press to fix those problems.

I don't think issues like freedom of speech and terrorism are any less important than any other issue, including the terror in Syria and Iraq. It all comes full circle.

 

[rambis]

Look at all these 2 faced hypocrite Arab leaders...how about you do something about the terror that is happening in Palestine, Syria and Iraq?

The UAE and Qatar are huge supporters of American war efforts in the region. But they are not going to act without considerable backing.

Either way I think the sentiments expressed in your post are pretty classless and petty given the occasion.

 

[jelly]

Nice to see.

 

[SmoothOperator]

The UAE and Qatar are huge supporters of American war efforts in the region. But they are not going to act without considerable backing.

Either way I think the sentiments expressed in your post are pretty classless and petty given the occasion.

UAE and Qatar are also big supporters of terrorism in the region.

 

[DarkTom]

Ended up going to the one in Rennes, was awesome seeing a wide variety of people there. Definitely a nice change from all the anti-gay marriage manifestations there were these past couple of years lol. I think they're announcing 115 000 people which is a hell of a lot.
I came back a few minutes ago, my street and the train station are barricaded by cops because of a "suspect suitcase", I'm sure it's just a clown but still, what an idiotic thing to do.

I was there too. So many people from all ages, all origins, that was impressive. I've never been so proud of my country.

 

[ComputerMKII]

Someome's brandishing a Tibetan flag...

 

[gutter_trash]

the Far-Right has lost too today; Marine Le Pen instead of being unified with the rest of the policial class in Paris to show unity decided to do "their" own demonstrations elsewhere on their own. That is a loser mentality and loser strategy.

http://www.lapresse.ca/internationa...ste-a-part-pour-les-valeurs-de-la-liberte.php

Marine's father; Jean-Marie Le Pen stated that he is Not Charlie. Probably still butt hurt from all the cartoons Charlie Hebdo made about him in the past.

 

[rambis]

UAE and Qatar are also big supporters of terrorism in the region.

If you mean that there are wealthy individuals who privately support terrorists in these countries then yeah. But there's many a western country that you can say this about.

 

[The_lascar]

 

[Renzoku]

If you mean that there are wealthy individuals who privately support terrorists in these countries then yeah. But there's many a western country that you can say this about.

Wealthy individuals who also happen to run the UAE and Qatar.

 

[Archer]

Vive la France

 

[Mass_Pincup]

Fist time I can say that the expression "noir de monde" is completely accurate.

 

[Naked Snake]

What are those "blank pockets" I see dispersed between the crowds?

 

[gutter_trash]

If you mean that there are wealthy individuals who privately support terrorists in these countries then yeah. But there's many a western country that you can say this about.

as long as the US is in bed with Saudi oil; they will continue to be a big contradiction of being anti-terrorist but still buying oil from an opressive regime that is currupt and supports terrorist activity at the same time.

Bush stated after 9/11 the phrase described the policy that the United States had the right to secure itself against countries that harbor or give aid to terrorist groups

11 out of the 15 hijackers on 9/11 were Saudi Arabians. Saudi Arabia funneled money to ISIS and Sunni rebels in Syria.

It's total hypocrisy that you keep making business with the very same corrupt Saudi regime that sponsors terrorism

 

[Arksy]

Fist time I can say that the expression "noir de monde" is completely accurate.

Damn straight.

 

[SmoothOperator]

If you mean that there are wealthy individuals who privately support terrorists in these countries then yeah. But there's many a western country that you can say this about.

No I mean officials or relatives close to them do it .

 

[Dilly]

What are those "blank pockets" I see dispersed between the crowds?

Trees?

 

[BaronLundi]

They definitely can and even should, through the courts. This should be emphasized because that's how it's supposed to work. It's easy to say "everyone should be mocked" when one is part of the mainstream that has never had their lifestyle publicly questioned.

They did. Two thirds of the 20 something times Charlie was sued was by catholic associations.

Which is what happened with Charlie Hebdo, it was constantly attacked in justice for its drawings (winning most of the cases).

But I was curious as to why there were double standards by the magazine in the case posted by ZiZ.

As someone already posted:
1) There is a very stong (and partly criticized) protection of jews, which, as some drawings posted show, are not to be touched
2) There were internal discords in the journal itself.

This is absolutely untrue.

 

[BaronLundi]

What are those "blank pockets" I see dispersed between the crowds?

Trees, inside courts of buildings, trucks, a merry-go-round, a statue/fountain...

By the way, talking about the statue (another one, in Marseille), this is very small but absolutely unprecedented and heartwarming image :

 

[Joni]

Marine's father; Jean-Marie Le Pen stated that he is Not Charlie. Probably still butt hurt from all the cartoons Charlie Hebdo made about him in the past.

He is clearly hurt by their previous comments on him, but it is a fair opinion to have. He basically says he can't agree with them but he still mourns them because no matter how he disliked them, the attack wasn't okay. It is a lot more admireable than saying 'Je Suis Charlie' and at the same time saying they shouldn't have made those cartoons. I think it is a sentiment the remaining Hebdo cartoonists like Willem could agree with. You can dislike them as much as you want, they didn't have problems with that as long as you legal manners are your only manner of 'attacking' them.

 

[rambis]

Wealthy individuals who also happen to run the UAE and Qatar.

No I mean officials or relatives close to them do it .

I definitely challenge such statements. Note Ive lived in both of these countries and worked in direct support of the US operations in both.

 

[Jb]

Wasn't so much of a march for us as slowly trying to reach République, which we eventually did, but I was glad I went. Really positive vibe despite how crammed it was. Felt good to be reminded what France is, not those murderers, not Le Pen, but decent, compassionate people who will stick together when things get tough.

 

[Me_Marcadet]

Impressive picture of Cannes yesterday :

Don't know if has been adressed yet, but that's not Cannes, it's Nice. That's where I live so I needed to fix this

 

[Renzoku]

I definitely challenge such statements. Note Ive lived in both of these countries and worked in direct support of the US operations in both.

I have no desire to argue with you about states that have been proven to sponsor terrorism and use slave labor in the 21st century.

 

[StayDead]

netanyahu is there too. This isn't really isn't about the leaders but the people.

I do agree that it's about the people, but it hasn't stopped many world leaders from using it as a good publicity for them anyway.

They shouldn't have even mentioned that they were going, let alone had reports written that they were there. This is about freedom for all of humanity, it should have nothing to do with social class or standing and that's what outside of those people thankfully it was.

 

[Naked Snake]

Trees?

Now I see them! And can't unsee them, it was like an optical illusion.

 

[UnluckyKate]

Don't know if has been adressed yet, but that's not Cannes, it's Nice. That's where I live so I needed to fix this

Oh snap. Silly me.

 

[Rolodzeo]

Madrid's Puerta del Sol supporters:

 

[The Shogun]

So proud of humanity taking a stand right now. All these people gathering in all of these countries is beautiful.

 

[Naked Snake]

as long as the US is in bed with Saudi oil; they will continue to be a big contradiction of being anti-terrorist but still buying oil from an opressive regime that is currupt and supports terrorist activity at the same time.

Bush stated after 9/11 the phrase described the policy that the United States had the right to secure itself against countries that harbor or give aid to terrorist groups

11 out of the 15 hijackers on 9/11 were Saudi Arabians. Saudi Arabia funneled money to ISIS and Sunni rebels in Syria.

It's total hypocrisy that you keep making business with the very same corrupt Saudi regime that sponsors terrorism

"It's capitalism, stupid."

 

[Mr. RHC]

They shouldn't have even mentioned that they were going, let alone had reports written that they were there. This is about freedom for all of humanity, it should have nothing to do with social class or standing and that's what outside of those people thankfully it was.

I'm sorry, lol. I really hope you are right.

 

[Arksy]

I do agree that it's about the people, but it hasn't stopped many world leaders from using it as a good publicity for them anyway.

They shouldn't have even mentioned that they were going, let alone had reports written that they were there. This is about freedom for all of humanity, it should have nothing to do with social class or standing and that's what outside of those people thankfully it was.

What? We're talking about leaders of a huge number of countries, coming together and walking together in solidarity. They're not standing on a podium, they're there, walking with people. When was the last time you saw a single elected leader leading a march let a lone leaders from half the developed world?

 

[BaronLundi]

http://a.pomf.se/ofldts.webm

 

[Darknight]

I'm not sure all those world leaders attending necessarily agree with the whole idea of freedom. Certainly it doesn't seem to exactly be in line with domestic policies in countries like Turkey and Russia.

Its seems to me they must be thinking "welp, we now must go else we will be criticized" so Im sure they dont really want to do it but kinda like forced to "look" good to the world watching this.

I dont think the US should be criticized for sending Eric Holder.

 

[Mass_Pincup]

Wasn't so much of a march for us as slowly trying to reach République, which we eventually did, but I was glad I went. Really positive vibe despite how crammed it was. Felt good to be reminded what France is, not those murderers, not Le Pen, but decent, compassionate people who will stick together when things get tough.

It was way too crowded, it took me more then an hour to reach Boulevard Voltaire from Jacques Bonsergent, absolutely insane. I should've went sooner.

I completely agree about the positive vibz though everyone was clapping and singing the Marseillaise together it was a much needed reminder that not everyone are scared of people different then themselves.

 

[The Shogun]

"It's capitalism, stupid."

Getting in political arguments while the world tries to send a message about anti terrorism.

Classy.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

the Far-Right has lost too today; Marine Le Pen instead of being unified with the rest of the policial class in Paris to show unity decided to do "their" own demonstrations elsewhere on their own. That is a loser mentality and loser strategy.

http://www.lapresse.ca/internationa...ste-a-part-pour-les-valeurs-de-la-liberte.php

Marine's father; Jean-Marie Le Pen stated that he is Not Charlie. Probably still butt hurt from all the cartoons Charlie Hebdo made about him in the past.

Wow:

"Comme un pavé dans la mare, M. Le Pen a choisi le moment où débutait la grande marche parisienne contre le terrorisme, pour annoncer sa candidature comme tête de liste du Front national aux élections régionales dans le sud de la France."

"Setting the cat among the pigeons, Mr Le Pen chose the moment when the great Paris march against terrorism began to announce he will be the top candidate for the FN list at the next regional elections in southern France.

 

[SyenceLabb]

So this is what Ubisoft meant by Unity. It was foretold.

 

[neorej]

I'm not sure all those world leaders attending necessarily agree with the whole idea of freedom. Certainly it doesn't seem to exactly be in line with domestic policies in countries like Turkey and Russia.

Seeing their faces made me cry in laughter. The hypocrisy is strong in this march.