Kerry's French side

[rodbarnett]

The small seaside resort of Saint-Briac-sur-Mer in Brittany has had its eyes turned towards America ever since John Kerry became a likely candidate for the US presidency. Michel Castex reports.

The mayor's car has a Kerry bumper sticker, which is hardly surprising in view of the fact that the mayor, Brice Lalonde, is Kerry's cousin.

Kerry and Lalonde - France's former environment minister - are the sons of sisters from the wealthy American Forbes family. A large property here called "Les Essarts" has belonged to the family since the beginning of the last century.

Kerry's mother was one of 11 siblings who spent much of her youth at this estate and Kerry, who was sent for a time to boarding school in Switzerland, often came to pass summer vacations in Saint-Briac, where Lalonde also came with his branch of the family.

http://www.expatica.com/source/site_article.asp?subchannel_id=58&story_id=5415

[Cooley Hurd]

1. Hi rodbarnett!

While this is certainly a fascinating story about John Kerry's eurpoean roots, it doesn't qualify as LBN - I'm going move this to GD Campaign 2004.

Thanks! :hi:

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[pbeal]

3. What the heck are you talking about?

must not fling personal insult at ditto monkey

Where are you getting this "IwoJima flag upside down" bs from

Since Iwo Jima was a battle in WW2 that involved the Marines, and Kerry is a Veitnam Vet who was in the Navy, I dont think what you said is even possable.

Next flying the flag upside down is not a sign of desrespect its a sign that the post flying the flag is in trouble.

[NightNurse]

4. Some Mod Should Check Pyle's "Credentials",Please?

Smells like a Steeeeeen-king ROVE-BOT to MOI!:puke:

Of course, with all due respect, IMHO:think: