50 years ago, DeGaulle gave his greatest speech ever

[viper37]

Vive le Québec libre!

While giving an address to a large crowd from a balcony at Montreal City Hall, he uttered "Vive Montréal; Vive le Québec !" ("Long live Montreal, Long live Quebec!") and then added, followed by loud applause, "Vive le Québec libre !" ("Long live free Quebec!") with particular emphasis on the word 'libre'. The phrase, a slogan used by Quebecers who favoured Quebec sovereignty, and de Gaulle's use of it was seen by them as giving his support to the movement. The speech sparked a diplomatic incident with Canada's government, and was condemned by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, saying that "Canadians do not need to be liberated".^[1] In France, though many were sympathetic to the cause of Quebec nationalism, de Gaulle's speech was criticized by much of the media as being a breach of protocol.

Ah, such a fuss from the Feds   The Liberals still ain't over it.  Just for that, it was worth it.

[Valmy]

Every so often I would use a pic of DeGaulle doing that speech on Languish as a joke and I remember seeing some Canadian commenting on what a hypocrite DeGaulle was because while he gave this speech he was expanding the French Empire by invading Algeria!!!111 

[Malthus]

Vive le Québec libre!

While giving an address to a large crowd from a balcony at Montreal City Hall, he uttered "Vive Montréal; Vive le Québec !" ("Long live Montreal, Long live Quebec!") and then added, followed by loud applause, "Vive le Québec libre !" ("Long live free Quebec!") with particular emphasis on the word 'libre'. The phrase, a slogan used by Quebecers who favoured Quebec sovereignty, and de Gaulle's use of it was seen by them as giving his support to the movement. The speech sparked a diplomatic incident with Canada's government, and was condemned by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, saying that "Canadians do not need to be liberated".^[1] In France, though many were sympathetic to the cause of Quebec nationalism, de Gaulle's speech was criticized by much of the media as being a breach of protocol.

Ah, such a fuss from the Feds   The Liberals still ain't over it.  Just for that, it was worth it.

Ah yes, the old Donald Trump supporter-like "if it leads to liberal tears, it must be a good thing, regardless of merit" position. That never grows old. 

[Duque de Bragança]

Vive le Québec libre!

While giving an address to a large crowd from a balcony at Montreal City Hall, he uttered "Vive Montréal; Vive le Québec !" ("Long live Montreal, Long live Quebec!") and then added, followed by loud applause, "Vive le Québec libre !" ("Long live free Quebec!") with particular emphasis on the word 'libre'. The phrase, a slogan used by Quebecers who favoured Quebec sovereignty, and de Gaulle's use of it was seen by them as giving his support to the movement. The speech sparked a diplomatic incident with Canada's government, and was condemned by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, saying that "Canadians do not need to be liberated".^[1] In France, though many were sympathetic to the cause of Quebec nationalism, de Gaulle's speech was criticized by much of the media as being a breach of protocol.

Ah, such a fuss from the Feds   The Liberals still ain't over it.  Just for that, it was worth it.

Ah yes, the old Donald Trump supporter-like "if it leads to liberal tears, it must be a good thing, regardless of merit" position. That never grows old. 

From De Gaulle to Trump, and an apples and oranges comparison. Friday?

[Valmy]

Vive le Québec libre!

While giving an address to a large crowd from a balcony at Montreal City Hall, he uttered "Vive Montréal; Vive le Québec !" ("Long live Montreal, Long live Quebec!") and then added, followed by loud applause, "Vive le Québec libre !" ("Long live free Quebec!") with particular emphasis on the word 'libre'. The phrase, a slogan used by Quebecers who favoured Quebec sovereignty, and de Gaulle's use of it was seen by them as giving his support to the movement. The speech sparked a diplomatic incident with Canada's government, and was condemned by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, saying that "Canadians do not need to be liberated".^[1] In France, though many were sympathetic to the cause of Quebec nationalism, de Gaulle's speech was criticized by much of the media as being a breach of protocol.

Ah, such a fuss from the Feds   The Liberals still ain't over it.  Just for that, it was worth it.

Ah yes, the old Donald Trump supporter-like "if it leads to liberal tears, it must be a good thing, regardless of merit" position. That never grows old. 

Well the whole phrase was supposed to be 'Vive le Québec libre profiter du bilinguisme canadien' but he got cut off.

[Malthus]

Vive le Québec libre!

While giving an address to a large crowd from a balcony at Montreal City Hall, he uttered "Vive Montréal; Vive le Québec !" ("Long live Montreal, Long live Quebec!") and then added, followed by loud applause, "Vive le Québec libre !" ("Long live free Quebec!") with particular emphasis on the word 'libre'. The phrase, a slogan used by Quebecers who favoured Quebec sovereignty, and de Gaulle's use of it was seen by them as giving his support to the movement. The speech sparked a diplomatic incident with Canada's government, and was condemned by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, saying that "Canadians do not need to be liberated".^[1] In France, though many were sympathetic to the cause of Quebec nationalism, de Gaulle's speech was criticized by much of the media as being a breach of protocol.

Ah, such a fuss from the Feds   The Liberals still ain't over it.  Just for that, it was worth it.

Ah yes, the old Donald Trump supporter-like "if it leads to liberal tears, it must be a good thing, regardless of merit" position. That never grows old. 

From De Gaulle to Trump, and an apples and oranges comparison. Friday?

It must be, since your summary is completely inaccurate. 

(Here's a clue: I never compare De Gaulle to Trump, or indeed, to anyone; I compared Viper, the Languish poster, to a Trump supporter, in that all he apparently cares about is trolling liberals).

[Duque de Bragança]

Vive le Québec libre!

While giving an address to a large crowd from a balcony at Montreal City Hall, he uttered "Vive Montréal; Vive le Québec !" ("Long live Montreal, Long live Quebec!") and then added, followed by loud applause, "Vive le Québec libre !" ("Long live free Quebec!") with particular emphasis on the word 'libre'. The phrase, a slogan used by Quebecers who favoured Quebec sovereignty, and de Gaulle's use of it was seen by them as giving his support to the movement. The speech sparked a diplomatic incident with Canada's government, and was condemned by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, saying that "Canadians do not need to be liberated".^[1] In France, though many were sympathetic to the cause of Quebec nationalism, de Gaulle's speech was criticized by much of the media as being a breach of protocol.

Ah, such a fuss from the Feds   The Liberals still ain't over it.  Just for that, it was worth it.

Ah yes, the old Donald Trump supporter-like "if it leads to liberal tears, it must be a good thing, regardless of merit" position. That never grows old. 

From De Gaulle to Trump, and an apples and oranges comparison. Friday?

It must be, since your summary is completely inaccurate. 

(Here's a clue: I never compare De Gaulle to Trump, or indeed, to anyone; I compared Viper, the Languish poster, to a Trump supporter, in that all he apparently cares about is trolling liberals).

Nice try, but Viper spoke of Liberals (Canadian party with Capital L) while you mentioned liberals (US lefties given the Trump-like context). Not to mention Viper is far from a Trump supporter, again apples and oranges.

[Duque de Bragança]

Au fait Viper, c'était le 24, pas le 21.     

[Malthus]

Nice try, but Viper spoke of Liberals (Canadian party with Capital L) while you mentioned liberals (US lefties given the Trump-like context). Not to mention Viper is far from a Trump supporter, again apples and oranges.

Sighs.

I'm not saying Viper's actually a Trump supporter, any more than I'm comparing De Gaulle to Trump! 

I said Vipes was comparable to Trump supporters, in that respect - that all he apparently cares about is the trolling. Liberals in the case of Vipes, liberals in the case of Trump supporters. 

In short, that he's adopting the same attitude that makes such supporters obnoxious.

That's two strikes ...

[Valmy]

Nice try, but Viper spoke of Liberals (Canadian party with Capital L) while you mentioned liberals (US lefties given the Trump-like context). Not to mention Viper is far from a Trump supporter, again apples and oranges.

I think that was the joke.

[Malthus]

Nice try, but Viper spoke of Liberals (Canadian party with Capital L) while you mentioned liberals (US lefties given the Trump-like context). Not to mention Viper is far from a Trump supporter, again apples and oranges.

I think that was the joke.

I do wonder if Duque is ever going to get it. I've tried explaining twice now. 

[Valmy]

Au fait Viper, c'était le 24, pas le 21.     

Ok let's bump this thread in three days.

[Duque de Bragança]

Nice try, but Viper spoke of Liberals (Canadian party with Capital L) while you mentioned liberals (US lefties given the Trump-like context). Not to mention Viper is far from a Trump supporter, again apples and oranges.

I think that was the joke.

I do wonder if Duque is ever going to get it. I've tried explaining twice now. 

A bad, uncreative, recycled joke as backtracking? Shame on you. 

[Malthus]

A bad, uncreative, recycled joke as backtracking? Shame on you. 

Won't admit you were wrong? No surprise. 

[Duque de Bragança]

A bad, uncreative, recycled joke as backtracking? Shame on you. 

Won't admit you were wrong? No surprise. 

You?

I got the date right, unlike you and Viper (for once you agree with each other).