In Germany on June 26, 1963, when U.S. President John F. Kennedy said "Ich bin ein Berliner" it was a great moment in history. Unfortunately similar statements since then have become maudlin cliches. As much as I admire Bono, I found it cringe worthy when, during a concert in the City of Light, weeks after the Bataclan massacre of November 14th, he said "If you love Liberty, then Paris is your home town." This comment received a roar of approval from the 16,000 fans in attendance. However, at the risk of arousing your scorn, my reaction was, "Gag me with la cuillere". Wednesday, December 16, 2015
16,000 Frenchmen (and women) can't be wrong.
In Germany on June 26, 1963, when U.S. President John F. Kennedy said "Ich bin ein Berliner" it was a great moment in history. Unfortunately similar statements since then have become maudlin cliches. As much as I admire Bono, I found it cringe worthy when, during a concert in the City of Light, weeks after the Bataclan massacre of November 14th, he said "If you love Liberty, then Paris is your home town." This comment received a roar of approval from the 16,000 fans in attendance. However, at the risk of arousing your scorn, my reaction was, "Gag me with la cuillere". 
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