Sarkozy: Obama's my 'pal', Obama victory "would validate" his strategy of reconcilation with the US

[jefferson_dem]

Sarkozy: Obama's my 'pal'



French President Nicolas Sarkozy is offering Obama a warm welcome on the day of their meeting, in an interview with the conservative daily Le Figaro.

"Obama? He's my pal," the president told Le Figaro. "Unlike my diplomatic advisors, I never believed in Hillary Clinton's chances. I always said that Obama would be nominated."

Sarkozy added that an Obama victory "would validate" his strategy of reconcilation with the United States. His embrace of the United States has made him American conservatives' favorite Continental politician, but he doesn't seem to be reciprocating.

Meanwhile, the French press appears to be welcoming Obama Friday with some of the same excitement as the Germans Thursday. The cover of the liberal daily Liberation, above, says Obama showed in Berlin that he's presidential material, and the inside story headlines his appeal for unity.

One interesting detail from Le Figaro: The Obama-Sarkozy meeting will be conducted with a minimum of fuss, to mark it off clearly from the trappings of a presidential visit.

"Nicolas Sarkozy's advisors received only one demand from the team of the Democratic candidate: no American flag for the press conference, because it's a candidate being received, not the president of the United States."

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0708/Sarkozy_Obamas_my_pal.html

[Cha]

1. Tres Cool..

"Nicolas Sarkozy's advisors received only one demand from the team of the Democratic candidate: no American flag for the press conference, because it's a candidate being received, not the president of the United States."

[Aviation Pro]

2. This proves Senator Obama has class, dignity and grace....

"no American flag for the press conference, because it's a candidate being received, not the president of the United States."

Unkike Preznit Fuckstick, a wannabe pilot, wannabe athlete and a wannabe President, Senator Obama does not pretend to be anything except who he is. This shows incredible grace and humility, whereas Senator Angry Old Prick would surround himself with flags.

[Captain Angry]

10. If Bush could get away with it, he'd wear a crown. n/t

[Thrill]

3. You can't have a Sarkozy thread without a picture of his girlfriend

[jefferson_dem]

4. Dayum. Look at those...

eyes. :dilemma:

[cliffordu]

5. Can't...help....myself.... must....look.....

Sometimes I hate being a big dumb male.....Other times, not so much.....

[Fleshdancer]

6. Actually, they're married now

I read too many gossip blogs :D

[nsd]

7. Wife. A little respect please.

As for that picture: wow!

[CitizenLeft]

8. love this part:

"Sarkozy added that an Obama victory "would validate" his strategy of reconcilation with the United States. His embrace of the United States has made him American conservatives' favorite Continental politician, but he doesn't seem to be reciprocating."

Heard that moron Heather Wilson today on Hardball denigrating Obama's speech, saying it was "ridiculous" that any walls had to be taken down between the US and its allies. Even Matthews rolled his eyes at her. Idiot.

[anonymous171]

9. I'm sure McSame will jump on this. "Well, OF COURSE the FRENCH would like Obama"

Fuck him if he does though, because this is awesome!