Élection présidentielle française

[The Brain]

Apropos of nothing, this is the current Bourbon claimant, Louis XX:

Does he actually claim the throne?

[celedhring]

I think their position has lately been more "hey guys, if you ever have second thoughts about this Republic thing, know that we're still around".

[The Brain]

I find the tradition of ex-royalty on the continent ridiculous.

[celedhring]

I find even more ridiculous that there's pretenders to the title of pretender. This guy battles it out against the Orleans pretender, and I believe the Bonapartists are still a thing?

[Josquius]

It's surprising that these ex royals all remain so rich.  Plenty of noble families have fell into poverty though that I'm aware of none of the royals. Where is the money from?

[The Larch]

It's surprising that these ex royals all remain so rich.  Plenty of noble families have fell into poverty though that I'm aware of none of the royals. Where is the money from?

It depends a lot on how they left the throne and if they retain their assets. And they tend to support each other a lot, over here the Spanish royal family has a number of hanger-on relatives from former royal houses (Greece and Bulgaria come to mind), and they use their contacts a lot to do business.

[celedhring]

The Bourbon fella's father married into the Franco family, too. That helps a lot.

[CountDeMoney]

Harsh toke, bubba, harsh toke.

I do believe I might have more insight into my countrymen than yours though.

You may have more insight, I have less faith.

[Duque de Bragança]

Does France need its own Tony Blair?

Too late Mongers, France already has it. 

[Duque de Bragança]

I remember there was a time when another Le Pen unexpectedly entered the second stage of the presidential election, and there was general outrage.  Now it is perfectly normal for a far right candidate to do so.  If conditions don't change, I think it is only a matter of time before people decide to give the far right a chance.

For once, I agree with Mono. 

[Josquius]

I've read up on macron and he actually seems quite good

[mongers]

Does France need its own Tony Blair?

Too late Mongers, France already has it. 

Enjoy your 'poodle war' at the heals of pres.Trump. 

[Duque de Bragança]

Does France need its own Tony Blair?

Too late Mongers, France already has it. 

Enjoy your 'poodle war' at the heals of pres.Trump. 

Shut up Marine fan! 

[Grey Fox]

You can do it France, you too you can have your cool leader just like Justin.

[Duque de Bragança]

You can do it France, you too you can have your cool leader just like Justin.

Merci pour ce moment !