"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it." — Mark Twain
“Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.” — H. L. Mencken
July 15, 2020, 08:55 AM
MagnumU
One great rendering of La Marseillaise is in Casablanca. Well worth rewatching.
July 15, 2020, 09:46 AM
rat2306
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Originally posted by MagnumU: One great rendering of La Marseillaise is in Casablanca. Well worth rewatching.
"Casablanca" is my Bastille Day movie. Almost time to run to a small shop and get a pack of Kronenbourg 1664 beer so I can watch the movie this evening.This message has been edited. Last edited by: rat2306,
July 15, 2020, 09:52 AM
cruiser68
Took the wife and two daughters on a trip to Italy and France a few years ago. In Paris we stayed at a hotel right near the Arc de Triomphe. We knew it was Bastille Day but didn't realize the extent of the holiday. Walked out of our hotel to see a huge parade with military vehicles including lots of flyovers and tens of thousands of people. We spend the day and evening walking through the masses ending with a fantastic fireworks show over the Eiffel Tower. One of the best family days of our lives. They put on a really great party!
July 15, 2020, 11:01 AM
RogueJSK
Liberté, égalité, fraternité, décapité!
July 15, 2020, 01:38 PM
sjtill
“The Republic has no need for scientists.” —the People’s Tribunal refusing Lavoisier’s appeal prior to his execution
_________________________ “Remember, remember the fifth of November!"
July 15, 2020, 08:54 PM
timetogo
Rush did a nice song about Bastille day.
Time takes time.
July 15, 2020, 09:45 PM
BOATTRASH1
I was conceived after an “over exuberant” Bastille Day celebration in Paris according to my dad.
Cheers.