Front Page: Masses in France Protest Bad Economy

January 29, 2009

by CitizenSugar 25

Massive demonstrations in France, protesting the government's handling of the economic crisis, have caused plane and train cancellations, while also disrupting services at banks, schools, hospitals, courts, and post offices. — BBC News
The US Army has recalled 16,000 sets of body armor amid concerns that improper testing could put lives in danger. — Fox News
Sarah Palin says she will attend a fancy dinner in Washington this weekend because she will have a chance to talk to President Obama. – Juneau Empire
Ford announced today that it lost $14.6 billion last year and $5.9 billion in the fourth quarter alone, but the car company stressed again that it does not need federal aid. — New York Times

As companies slash jobs, the number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits has reached a record high. — Bloomberg
Gov. Blagojevich will speak at his impeachment trial, after initially boycotting it. — Chicago Tribune

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nguidjol 4 years 16 weeks

I don't know janneth. But if president Sarkozy managed to find money to bail out banks, i am sure he can manage to find it again to pay public workers.

nguidjol 4 years 16 weeks

Hey hypno, protesting is our national sport, what can i say. We just love it!

janneth 4 years 16 weeks

But where will France get the Euros to pay for all these public workers?

hypnoticmix 4 years 16 weeks

Man France knows how to throw a protest baby, lol. The armor recall is just another illustration of a country who depends on it's millitary for so much yet falls short in supporting what we ask of these men & women. We need to do a hell of a lot better. It is just so strange to me to have a country that is so pro-military pro-patriotic yet we don't put our money where our mouth is when it comes to their support. It's disgrassfull in my opinion. I would like to be a fly on the wall when Gov. Palin meets with President Obama. She'll probably say with a smile & a click, your days are numbered baby, lol. Apparently Ford has another line of credit yet still available to them so that is one reason why they pass on the Tinny Tim bit this time around.

hypnoticmix 4 years 16 weeks

Man France knows how to throw a protest baby, lol. The armor recall is just another illustration of a country who depends on it's millitary for so much yet falls short in supporting what we ask of these men & women. We need to do a hell of a lot better. It is just so strange to me to have a country that is so pro-military pro-patriotic yet we don't put our money where our mouth is when it comes to their support. It's disgrassfull in my opinion.I would like to be a fly on the wall when Gov. Palin meets with President Obama. She'll probably say with a smile & a click, your days are numbered baby, lol. Apparently Ford has another line of credit yet still available to them so that is one reason why they pass on the Tinny Tim bit this time around.

pioneers 4 years 16 weeks

Blago really loves to hear himself talk. I bet he psyches himself up in the mirror every morning as he combs through his epic mane.

nyaradzom2001 4 years 16 weeks

He just reeks of guilt, his speech is so unbelievable. Wow!

hausfrau 4 years 16 weeks

i have the blago show on right now, its awesome, tune in if you can!

nyaradzom2001 4 years 16 weeks

thanks for the link hainan, hadn't heard about it before.

nyaradzom2001 4 years 16 weeks

thanks for the link hainan, hadn't heard about it before.

hausfrau 4 years 16 weeks

i cant wait for the blago show today!

StolzeMama 4 years 16 weeks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Skin_body_armor

StolzeMama 4 years 16 weeks

They have done many reports on it in the news. It is stronger, but yet the military gave it a failing grade and noone knows why.

nyaradzom2001 4 years 16 weeks

what makes pinnacle better hainan?

StolzeMama 4 years 16 weeks

If the Army were using Pinnacle body armor, the troops needn't worry. But government has their hands dirty with current armor manufacturers.

StolzeMama 4 years 16 weeks

oh France, social democracy in action

UnDave35 4 years 16 weeks

I would like to point out that the article isn't saying the body armor is necessarily bad, just that the quality control test to evaluate the effectiveness wasn't properly carried out. The armor is probably ok, but rather than find out that it wasn't, it's being recalled for further testing.

CaterpillarGirl 4 years 16 weeks

"A Defense official told the Times that while there have been no reports of defective armor or of deaths or injuries of military personnel wearing it, the body plates are being recalled so soldiers won't worry that their equipment is unsafe." So why did they recall it exactly, if it was armor produced between 2005 and 2007 and no defects reported.

CaterpillarGirl 4 years 16 weeks

"A Defense official told the Times that while there have been no reports of defective armor or of deaths or injuries of military personnel wearing it, the body plates are being recalled so soldiers won't worry that their equipment is unsafe."So why did they recall it exactly, if it was armor produced between 2005 and 2007 and no defects reported.

Jude C 4 years 16 weeks

"16,000 units of body armor recalled? Glad to know it's only the best for our troops." Hear, hear!

Jude C 4 years 16 weeks

"16,000 units of body armor recalled? Glad to know it's only the best for our troops."Hear, hear!

nyaradzom2001 4 years 16 weeks

Those who didn't test the body armour properly should get fired, these men and women can't afford a mistake like that.

starangel82 4 years 16 weeks

16,000 units of body armor recalled? Glad to know it's only the best for our troops.-Reading that unemployment article, it seems like the author is surprised there is a rise in unemployment benefits. Cause and effect people... cause and effect.

starangel82 4 years 16 weeks

16,000 units of body armor recalled? Glad to know it's only the best for our troops. - Reading that unemployment article, it seems like the author is surprised there is a rise in unemployment benefits. Cause and effect people... cause and effect.

mydiadem 4 years 16 weeks

If I were from Alaska I would be very happy that Gov. Palin formed the PAC to fund her political ambitions and isn't using taxpayer money for her extracurriculars.

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