French elections 2017

[vamp]

Saw that we didn't have a thread for this, so I decided to make one.

What do you guys think of the current results of the first round?

To be honest, I'm disappointed. Originally, I supported Melenchon, but I guess now I'll have to back Macron in hopes that France won't fall to the evil witch Le Pen take a more agreeable path

 

[Aberforth]

 

[vamp]

I don't know whether I should be offended or confused

 

[Mazianni]

Again we see the entire political establishment left and right spring to the aid of a thoroughly corrupt political [REDACTED] to defeat an honestly really rather moderate right wing candidate.

 

[The Captain]

This feels so, frighteningly familiar

 

[Clayton]

This feels so, frighteningly familiar

From what I read, it looks like fake documents were mixed in with the ones stolen and then released. Quite a nasty, underhanded tactic. This is actually quite interesting to see, in terms of how it will affect future elections. If this starts becoming a semi-common issue, how will political parties react in terms of improving security? No system is unhackable unless you bury the computer in a concrete tomb with no hard or wireless connection.

I have not studied Macron's or Le Pen's policies so I can't really say who I favor.

 

[Mazianni]

From what I read, it looks like fake documents were mixed in with the ones stolen and then released. Quite a nasty, underhanded tactic. This is actually quite interesting to see, in terms of how it will affect future elections. If this starts becoming a semi-common issue, how will political parties react in terms of improving security? No system is unhackable unless you bury the computer in a concrete tomb with no hard or wireless connection.

I have not studied Macron's or Le Pen's policies so I can't really say who I favor.

This was claimed instantly after the leak came out. When I last checked Wikileaks stated it had found no false documents thusfar.

 

[The Captain]

From what I read, it looks like fake documents were mixed in with the ones stolen and then released. Quite a nasty, underhanded tactic. This is actually quite interesting to see, in terms of how it will affect future elections. If this starts becoming a semi-common issue, how will political parties react in terms of improving security? No system is unhackable unless you bury the computer in a concrete tomb with no hard or wireless connection.

I have not studied Macron's or Le Pen's policies so I can't really say who I favor.

I meant the whole "Milk-Toast Establishment Center-Leftist" versus "Racist, Populist, Far-Right Lunatic" thing.

 

[Mazianni]

Let me tell you, coming from someone who is actually rather down a ways toward "the right", particularly with regard to immigration; Le Pen is a moderate.

 

[Nor'baal]

I like how people think Macron is anti-establishment.
As a banker who worked for the Rothschilds, and then worked for the Government, he is the polar opposite.


Le Pen is still worse than him though.

 

[Asteroid]

Win or lose I'm just glad the communist didn't make it.
http://money.cnn.com/2017/04/18/news/economy/france-tax-rich-election-melenchon/

 

[Clayton]

Win or lose I'm just glad the communist didn't make it.
http://money.cnn.com/2017/04/18/news/economy/france-tax-rich-election-melenchon/

Yeah that's a bit ridiculous.

 

[Clayton]

BBC is reporting a Macron victory

 

[Mazianni]

The house always wins.

 

[vamp]

Win or lose I'm just glad the communist didn't make it.
http://money.cnn.com/2017/04/18/news/economy/france-tax-rich-election-melenchon/

Melenchon was the best candidate though

That tax thing is pretty crazy, but it would've never passed, and otherwise his policy is awesome.

Either way, France dodged a bullet. Thank god Le Pen didn't win

 

[The Captain]

Melenchon was the best candidate though

That tax thing is pretty crazy, but it would've never passed, and otherwise his policy is awesome.

Either way, France dodged a bullet. Thank god Le Pen didn't win

Aw, I thought the far whack-zany-Right was gonna get a hat trick.

 

[vamp]

Aw, I thought the far whack-zany-Right was gonna get a hat trick.

To be honest, me too

Trump was a surprise, and if Le Pen won, that would've probably signified the rise of the reactionaries worldwide

 

[The Captain]

To be honest, me too

Trump was a surprise, and if Le Pen won, that would've probably signified the rise of the reactionaries worldwide

In hindsight he was obvious, but of course its 20/20.

People are sick of the status quo and thought they could throw him at the government like a human cocktail bomb.

But still, thank goodness.

 

[Cersei]

Really happy that France did not follow in the path of the US and UK. Yeah, Macron is not the ideal president at all, but definitely a better choice than Le Pen and the FN for sure.

 

[The Captain]

Wait, before we pile any more praise on Macron deos he have any significant skeletons in his closet? I wanna know if this was a lesser of two evils vote or if he is actually a decent politician.