House cafeterias change names for 'french fries' and 'french toast'?!

Rokenn · 03-11-2003, 04:29 PM

Maybe someone should clue them in that neither food is actually of french origin

I am sure the French are LTAO at us about this.

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House cafeterias change names for 'french fries' and 'french toast'
Move reflects anger over France's stance on Iraq
By Sean Loughlin
CNN Washington Bureau
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 Posted: 3:51 PM EST (2051 GMT)
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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The cafeteria menus in the three House office buildings changed the name of "french fries" to "freedom fries," in a culinary rebuke of France stemming from anger over the country's refusal to support the U.S. position on Iraq.

Ditto for "french toast," which will be known as "freedom toast."

The name changes were spearheaded by two Republican lawmakers who held a news conference Tuesday to make the name changes official on the menus.

Across the country, some private restaurants have done the same.

"This action today is a small, but symbolic effort to show the strong displeasure of many on Capitol Hill with the actions of our so-called ally, France," said Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, the chairman of the Committee on House Administration.

Ney, whose committee has authority over the House cafeterias, directed the change, after colleague Walter Jones, R-North Carolina, circulated a letter suggesting such a move.

"I represent a district with multiple military bases that have deployed thousands of troops," Jones said in a statement. "As I've watched these men and women wave good-bye to their loved ones, I am reminded of the deep love they have for the freedom of this nation and their desire to fight for the freedom of those who are oppressed overseas," Jones said in a statement. "Watching France's self -serving politics of passive aggression in this effort has discouraged me more than I can say."

The name change was criticized by one young man in a House cafeteria.

"That's completely ludicrous to me," he said.

France has pressed the United Nations to give weapons inspectors more time in Iraq, saying the U.S. and British-led move to war is premature.

Its stance has angered some U.S. lawmakers.

Rep. Jim Saxton, R-New Jersey, has introduced legislation in the House that would block any French company from receiving U.S. government aid or financing in any reconstruction of Iraq. Another measure discourages American tourists, businesses and the government from participating in the 2003 Paris Air show.

But House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, said he didn't think Congress needed to take any formal steps to signal its disapproval of France.

"I don't think we have to retaliate against France," he said. "They have isolated themselves. They have resigned from any responsibility for the war on terror."

-- CNN Congressional Correspondent Jonathan Karl contributed to this report.

Horatio · 03-11-2003, 04:33 PM

You have GOT to be kidding [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img]

Some people, it seems, can go lower than Rock Bottom on the stupidity scale

Link · 03-11-2003, 04:45 PM

Go Holland! Go Holland!

Talthyr Malkaviel · 03-11-2003, 04:49 PM

This isn't a joke, I heard about it a couple weeks back, seems to be 100% real- sadly enough.

Larry_OHF · 03-11-2003, 04:49 PM

I am going to give my wife a ~~french~~ freedom kiss

[img]graemlins/question.gif[/img] ...naw...it just don't sound right.

Masklinn · 03-11-2003, 04:54 PM

Wow...
That will surely make Chirac change his mind...

This world is crazy.

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slicer15 · 03-11-2003, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Masklinn:
Wow...
That will surely make Chirac change his mind...

This world is crazy.

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Haven't you realised that yet?

Rokenn · 03-11-2003, 05:03 PM

No more French Braids either, now it's a Freedom Braid!

Sir Kenyth · 03-11-2003, 05:20 PM

Freedom ticklers? Hmmmmmm.......

Just doesn't have the same ring.

Sir Goulum · 03-11-2003, 05:25 PM

Oh please! I can see it now

"Yes, I'd like your freedom toast please" [img]tongue.gif[/img]

03-11-2003, 04:29 PM	#1
Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 60 Posts: 2,193	Maybe someone should clue them in that neither food is actually of french origin I am sure the French are LTAO at us about this. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- House cafeterias change names for 'french fries' and 'french toast' Move reflects anger over France's stance on Iraq By Sean Loughlin CNN Washington Bureau Tuesday, March 11, 2003 Posted: 3:51 PM EST (2051 GMT) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The cafeteria menus in the three House office buildings changed the name of "french fries" to "freedom fries," in a culinary rebuke of France stemming from anger over the country's refusal to support the U.S. position on Iraq. Ditto for "french toast," which will be known as "freedom toast." The name changes were spearheaded by two Republican lawmakers who held a news conference Tuesday to make the name changes official on the menus. Across the country, some private restaurants have done the same. "This action today is a small, but symbolic effort to show the strong displeasure of many on Capitol Hill with the actions of our so-called ally, France," said Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, the chairman of the Committee on House Administration. Ney, whose committee has authority over the House cafeterias, directed the change, after colleague Walter Jones, R-North Carolina, circulated a letter suggesting such a move. "I represent a district with multiple military bases that have deployed thousands of troops," Jones said in a statement. "As I've watched these men and women wave good-bye to their loved ones, I am reminded of the deep love they have for the freedom of this nation and their desire to fight for the freedom of those who are oppressed overseas," Jones said in a statement. "Watching France's self -serving politics of passive aggression in this effort has discouraged me more than I can say." The name change was criticized by one young man in a House cafeteria. "That's completely ludicrous to me," he said. France has pressed the United Nations to give weapons inspectors more time in Iraq, saying the U.S. and British-led move to war is premature. Its stance has angered some U.S. lawmakers. Rep. Jim Saxton, R-New Jersey, has introduced legislation in the House that would block any French company from receiving U.S. government aid or financing in any reconstruction of Iraq. Another measure discourages American tourists, businesses and the government from participating in the 2003 Paris Air show. But House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, said he didn't think Congress needed to take any formal steps to signal its disapproval of France. "I don't think we have to retaliate against France," he said. "They have isolated themselves. They have resigned from any responsibility for the war on terror." -- CNN Congressional Correspondent Jonathan Karl contributed to this report. __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

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Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 60 Posts: 2,193	No more French Braids either, now it's a Freedom Braid! __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

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