Tag Archives: François Hollande

Aux Armes, Canadiens?

by | November 23, 2015
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After the recent Islamic State (also known as ISIL, ISIS and Daesh) attacks in Paris, France’s atheist President François Hollande was quick to vow to destroy the jihadist caliphate (full French transcript here) by forming “une grande et unique coalition”. France also launched heavy air strikes on Raqqa, the capital of the Islamic State, and… Read more »

Je Suis Charlie – How Will the Very Secular François Hollande React to the Latest Attack on Democratic Freedom?

by | January 7, 2015
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You most likely have heard of the terrible massacre in Paris today at the head quarters of the French satirical newspaper, Charlie Hebdo. The image, Je Suis Charlie is being tweeted along with the hashtag #jesuischarlie to show support for the paper. First, the facts about the attack as they are currently known. Witnesses report… Read more »