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| jannah |
| 03/12/03 at 01:07:58 |
| Jaihoon here's one to compete with your Space Aliens :) 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 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. Jones said he was following the example of a local restaurant owner in his North Carolina district. "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. 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." Asked why he was focusing on France when other nations, including Germany and Russia, oppose the U.S. position on Iraq, Jones said it was because France had taken the lead in challenging the United States. Officials with the French Embassy in Washington could not be reached for comment Tuesday afternoon |
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| panjul |
| 03/12/03 at 12:36:29 |
| LOL :D Freedom Fries? I'd rather have French Fries anytime! Viva la france! (or whatever) Please veto France!!! I will love you for it. Have a bebzi on me all you great french people. [] [] [] Anyway, sounds to me like some of Uncle Sam's children are throwing a childish tanturm. Grow up! |
| 03/12/03 at 12:36:50 |
| panjul |
| Re: House cafeteria changes french fries to 'freed |
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| ltcorpest2 |
| 03/12/03 at 12:39:44 |
| hey, its not the 1st time, hot dogs were frankfurters until we went to war with germany. a few people in wisconson still use frankfurters but not many |
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| panjul |
| 03/12/03 at 12:56:33 |
| Frankfurters? I think I like hot dogs better. :) the name that is, i have never eaten a hot dog in my life! Can you believe that? |
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| jaihoon |
| 03/12/03 at 15:18:08 |
| [quote author=jannah link=board=ummah;num=1047449278;start=0#0 date=03/12/03 at 01:07:58]Jaihoon here's one to compete with your Space Aliens :) [/quote] :'( I just read this same news on BBC an was abt to post it here.... :( ;) |
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| bhaloo |
| 03/13/03 at 02:16:29 |
| [slm] The word frankfurters is still used very frequently today. I think you'll find it on many hot dog packages. Panjul- Al-Safa has zabiha hot dogs, they aren't bad, and there's always the kosher ones as well. |
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| M.F. |
| 03/13/03 at 07:25:06 |
| It's so idiotic ::): It's the Americans who named fries French Fries in the first place!!!!! They're actually originally from Belgium anyway! Even the brits call them chips, I think they're only called French fries in America. Shows what idiots these ppl are (I don't mean all Americans, I mean the ppl who want to change the names) As for French Toast, I'm not sure but I think the French call it Toast Anglais. |
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