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|OT| French Presidential Elect 2017 - La France est toujours insoumise; Le Pen loses

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Am I right in reading that Le Pen said that terrorism "wouldn't happen" under her government?

Yes, she is batshit insane.

She also said very recently that "while 0% soil attack risk doesn't exist, every other candidate including government are 100% soil attack risk", great rhetoric from a respectable person eh?
 

Alx

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How much power does the president has? Does he need the support of the parliament? As far as I know "En marche" was founded ten months ago and is not represented in the parliament. Is it similar to the USA where the president needs the congress and senat for passing laws?

The president is quite powerful in France, but at least in theory those powers are aimed at everything happening outside the country : he's commander of the army and of the diplomacy, basically.
He also has the power of dissolving the parliament and chooses the Prime Minister, but he's not the one in charge of passing laws, the Prime Minister and his government are. Sometimes when the majority in Parliament isn't the same side as the president's, he has to do a "cohabitation", ie choose a Prime Minister from that majority.
Not too long ago the duration and timing of elections were aligned (we'll vote again for MPs later this year) so that there is a higher chance of having a favourable parliament though.
 
Am I right in reading that Le Pen said that terrorism "wouldn't happen" under her government?

She implying that they wouldn't be in France in the first place.
Except most of the terrorists were french.
And nothing more than her political program would create terrorist attack in France, and i think she is fully aware and would want that to grab full authority.
 

Fistwell

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How much power does the president has? Does he need the support of the parliament? As far as I know "En marche" was founded ten months ago and is not represented in the parliament. Is it similar to the USA where the president needs the congress and senat for passing laws?
The president chooses the prime minister. The prime minister selects the rest of the government. The government governs France. Laws are voted on in both chambers, house of representatives and senate. The president's main role, beyond choosing the prime minister (typically from the parliamentary majority), is in international relations and as commander in chief.

German politicans and media endorse him, but some politicians from the left party think that he is neoliberal and has no intention of changing the EU.
I think macron would be a terrible, terrible president, who would perpetuate most of the problems France has developed over the last 30+ years.

So, a hell of a lot better than most other favorites.

Edit: So is fillon starting to completely lose his shit? After "journalists don't get to pick the questions" from a cple of days ago, now it's "yes, there were other attacks, read the [nonexistent] police reports!" Pressure getting to him much?
 
Edit: So is fillon starting to completely lose his shit? After "journalists don't get to pick the questions" from a cple of days ago, now it's "yes, there were other attacks, read the [nonexistent] police reports!" Pressure getting to him much?

Just saw this, can't wait to watch him crash and burn
 

Alx

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Took a page from Trump's book I guess. "Stand by your statements whatever happens, it's not about truth but what people believe" etc.
 

Auctopus

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Yeah, she even said that the Bataclan attacks wouldn't have happened if she had been in charge at the time.

Oh, yes you're right.
By asserting a great number of bullshit points that doesn't resist any scrutiny.

She implying that they wouldn't be in France in the first place.
Except most of the terrorists were french.
And nothing more than her political program would create terrorist attack in France, and i think she is fully aware and would want that to grab full authority.

Couldn't believe someone running for office would make that sort of claim. Yeah, seems like she wants to bury her head in the sand when it comes to "home-grown" terrorism.

Yes, she is batshit insane.

She also said very recently that "while 0% soil attack risk doesn't exist, every other candidate including government are 100% soil attack risk", great rhetoric from a respectable person eh?

Damn, yeah I watched a radio interview with her regarding the attack yesterday and the authoritarian rhetoric she pushed through her best "sad face" really got to me.
 

Khaz

Member
The Prime Minister is vetoed by the National Assembly. It means he/she needs to be of the same colour as the strongest group in there.

Even if Le Pen is elected, she literally won't be able to govern because her party won't be able to have enough representatives elected. It's also a big sticking point for Macron, who needs to find 577 fresh faces to present to the people. It's very likely the National Assembly will have a LR (Fillon) majority and nothing will work for the next five years.
 

Magni

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Higher ups can't say much since what they do is legal, unfortunately. The internet and social networks are still "the Wild West", and trying to control/censor it isn't really well received (with good reasons).
I kind of hope that in the end social networks will just crumble because of that behaviour. They went from being for students, to being aimed at your grandma, to being used by professionals, corporations and politics, maybe the next step is for it to become a playground for "fouteurs de merde". At which point most regular people will just leave.

He can call them out and shame them. Would be better than nothing. Jut because it's technically legal* doesn't mean it needs to be tolerated.

* is it even technically legal? Is there no harassment law on the books that would cover this shit? Nevermind enforcement
 
German politicans and media endorse him, but some politicians from the left party think that he is neoliberal and has no intention of changing the EU.

Liked by the grand coalition and hated by our incompetent, arsehole left party ?
Sounds like a great politician.

Edit: Still crossing my fingers, go Macron/Fillion second round !
 

Alx

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He can call them out and shame them. Would be better than nothing. Jut because it's technically legal* doesn't mean it needs to be tolerated.

* is it even technically legal? Is there no harassment law on the books that would cover this shit? Nevermind enforcement

Well it's true it would have been a good gesture from Mélenchon to disavow such behaviour, but then maybe he doesn't really feel that way. After all he bases most of his message on people being angry and "insoumis".
As for the line between agressive discussion and harassment, I guess it's not always easy to tell. I suppose flooding social networks with negative opinions isn't really harassment.

whats with the le pen tumble? looking like wilders in netherlands. flying too close to sun.

She didn't drop that much actually, went from 25-26% to 22%. It's not too surprising that she dropped slightly once the other candidates became more visible. Also the expected participation rate has been rising (started at 60%, will probably be around 75%, unless the latest events make it even higher), and that may not be to her benefits.
 
whats with the le pen tumble? looking like wilders in netherlands. flying too close to sun.

A big thing Marine Le Pen has tried to do since taking the party from her father is hide its antisemitism, homophobic, extremist, fascist-like stance on politics.

She seems to have succeeded in some parts, but recently she made a comment saying that France was not responsible for the "Vel d'Hiv"(english wikipedia page), this might be one of the many reasons she's dipping, other than failing at all debates and poor media management as of recently
 

KingSnake

The Birthday Skeleton
I don't understand why is Melenchon cozy with Russia, though. Except for some misdirected nostalgia towards Soviet Union.

Russia of today is a "right wing country" (quoting from earlier in the thread) and economically is more of a wild west capitalism than anything else.
 

Khaz

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I don't understand why is Melenchon cozy with Russia, though. Except for some misdirected nostalgia towards Soviet Union.

His official stance is pacifism at all costs.
(bending to Russian demands prevents wars initiated by Russia)
Really though, Russia likely gave him campaign money.
 

Funky Papa

FUNK-Y-PPA-4
I don't understand why is Melenchon cozy with Russia, though. Except for some misdirected nostalgia towards Soviet Union.

Russia of today is a "right wing country" (quoting from earlier in the thread) and economically is more of a wild west capitalism than anything else.

The nu-left/resurgent European left has some serious cognitive dissonance issues. Dislike NATO? Think capitalism is flawed? Then throw yourself into the loving arms of anybody who happens to be strongly anti-American.

I'm all for dumping NATO and reforming our economies, but it's incredibly infuriating and intellectually lazy. This bullshit has been seeping from old timey eurocommunism into newer movements and I find it maddening beyond words.
 

KingSnake

The Birthday Skeleton
His official stance is pacifism at all costs.
(bending to Russian demands prevents wars initiated by Russia)

How would pacifism work if Russia's demands are conflicting with other countries' interests? What if Russia's demand are conflicting with France's interests? Just turn around and bend over?
 

Fistwell

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But nobody likes Hamon :(

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look at that sexy mthrfucker I mean damn RRrrR



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Hamon.

But nobody likes Hamon :(

I do. But voting for him would bring back PS.

I think hamon is honest and sincere. I have seen him many time when cameras don't roll. The guy seems really to be a man of integrity.
but PS as left political party can't be trusted, and he's paying that.
 

Khaz

Member
How would pacifism work if Russia's demands are conflicting with other countries' interests? What if Russia's demand are conflicting with France's interests? Just turn around and bend over?

Bend over again. He's already ready to renegotiate Ukraine's and other Eastern European countries borders, regardless of said countries opinion, because some people over there speak russian. The Russian propaganda machine runs full speed with him.
 

Khaz

Member
I'm fine with criticism, especially when Mélenchon foreign policy is not 100% clear, but can we avoid pure speculation? It's almost slandering here.

If he isn't paid by Russia, he's an even bigger tool than I could imagine.

But you're right, it's pure speculation at this point.
 

ebil

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Hamon.

But nobody likes Hamon :(
Oh a lot of us do. :(

Especially his stance towards international matters, which is spot on. But he realistically has no chance of making it to the second round, and Parti Socialiste needs to crash and burn at this point.
 

Fisico

Member
It's very likely the National Assembly will have a LR (Fillon) majority and nothing will work for the next five years.

I don't think so?

If Fillon doesn't win the presidential then it's 99% sure that there won't be a LR majority, the party of the elected president will not have majority either though (whether it's Melenchon Macron or Le Pen)

The most likely scenario is that Macron wins, LR ends up with 200-250 deputees, PS 80-120 - EELV 2-10, Front de Gauche 15-40, En Marche 120-200, MODEM 15-30

And with some negotiations a few dozen deputees from PS might leave PS for En Marche (in top of the one who would've already done so beforehand), a few extra from LR to En Marche and that poaching process might take a few months where Macron will use "ordonnance" and "49.3" like crazy as he said.

If he feels like it and a good opportunity arises Macron might even dissolve the assembly and gets his own majority later on.

Hamon.

But nobody likes Hamon :(

I love him
 

Ekid

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azyless

Member
Loved his remarks about Léa Salamé's pregnancy too. I hope he gets humiliated in the first round and goes back to the 19th century where he belongs.
 

Alx

Member
Also it seems he is ready to give the money back (1 million), if he is elected.

That would sound a bit weird indeed (still a rumor, though). When you think about it, it can make sense : if he's elected, all procedure will stop for the duration of the presidency, so we'd spend 5 years wondering if he's guilty or innocent. Giving back the money would be a way of dismissing such concerns (partially at least).
 

fantomena

Member
I think Le Pen will win or at least do really good.

I hope Im wrong.

My mother said she will win and she said numerous times before the US election Trump would win (she would be a Democrat if she was american).
 

Shahadan

Member
Marine has zero chance of winning this time, and reportedly knows it well (she's not dumb either). Will probably win the first turn though

In 5 years, however, if she's still here and the traditional parties are dead like they're supposed to be, maybe
 

Sec0nd

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I've got to be in Paris this coming Monday for work. Anything to worry about with the first election round this Sunday? Possible rioting or whatever in a case of upsets?

Just want to be prepared :)
 
I've got to be in Paris this coming Monday for work. Anything to worry about with the first election round this Sunday? Possible rioting or whatever in a case of upsets?

Just want to be prepared :)

No, there might be peaceful protest if Marine gets to second round on big places but nothing to fear really, security will be as uptight as it can get too so I don't think it's going to be any safer to be in Paris in those times
 

Fistwell

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I've got to be in Paris this coming Monday for work. Anything to worry about with the first election round this Sunday? Possible rioting or whatever in a case of upsets?

Just want to be prepared :)
Delicious croissants, rude people, cold tobacco smells. Mimes.
 

Chibrou

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I've got to be in Paris this coming Monday for work. Anything to worry about with the first election round this Sunday? Possible rioting or whatever in a case of upsets?

Just want to be prepared :)

Don't steal anybody's wallpaper and you'll be fine.
 
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