The hilarious dilemma of leftist patriotism, cont.

Tiburge at Galliawatch writes:

In recent days Ségolène Royal has suddenly discovered the joys of patriotism to the dismay of her supporters and her critics alike. In her recent speeches she has advocated flying the French flag and singing the Marseillaise. Judging by the reactions one would think she had advocated military service in Iraq. The responses of the various candidates, with the possible exception of Le Pen, to her new-found love of French symbols, attest to how unpopular France is among those who would lead her.

The title of this entry paraphrases a (very brief) article by me a few years ago.

Posted by Lawrence Auster at March 26, 2007 04:26 PM | Send