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Muslims in France: A little context
You can’t generalize with much accuracy about Muslims in France, no more so than about Christians or secularists. By David P. Hamilton | The Rag Blog | January 12, 2015 It is impossible to generalize about Muslims in France. Anyone … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlie Hebdo Massacre, David P. Hamilton, France, French Culture, French Muslims, French Society, Rag Bloggers
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On living in France
Within the narrow parameters of my own life, living in Paris was epic. I returned stunned, trying to determine what the experience had meant to us. By David P. Hamilton | The Rag Blog | January 22, 2014 “’Americans should … Continue reading
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Tagged American Society, David P. Hamilton, France, French Culture, French Politics, French Society, Paris, Rag Bloggers, Travel
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TRAVEL / David P. Hamilton : What We Won’t See Driving Across France
Driving in rural France. Image from InterNations. What Americans won’t seewhile driving across France Near Paris, there are extensive wheat fields for kilometers without fences, interspersed with old mixed deciduous forests, pastures of fat cows, and the occasional 12th century … Continue reading
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Tagged David P. Hamilton, France, French Culture, Rural France, Travel
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TRAVEL / David P. Hamilton : Aubervilliers Is Paris ‘Red Belt’ Suburb That Defies Expectations
Some public housing units were interspersed with gardens and balconies, connected by curving pedestrian walkways. Photos by Sally Hamilton / The Rag Blog. Paris suburb defies expectations:Visiting Aubervilliers in the ‘Red Belt’ Although Aubervilliers at night might be a scary … Continue reading
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Tagged Aubervilliers, Cultural Diversity, David P. Hamilton, France, Paris, Paris' Red Belt, Public Housing, Sally Hamilton, Socialism, Travel, Working Class
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David Hamilton : In France, Socialists Rule!
Supporters of French Socialist Party react after the announcement of the results of the first round of the French parliamentary elections. Photo by Fred Dufour / AFP / Getty Images.French election wrap:Socialists rule! Internationally, the main significance of the Socialist … Continue reading
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Tagged David P. Hamilton, European Politics, European Union, France, Francois Hollande, Leftists, Socialistm
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Harvey Wasserman : Nuclear Industry Meltdown in Japan, France
Participants hold a traditional “Koinobori” carp-shaped banner for Children’s Day during anti-nuke march in Tokyo Saturday, May 5, 2012. Photo by Itsuo Inouye / AP.Nuclear industry melts in Japan, France;opposition heats up in United States This weekend’s message from Japan … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative Energy, France, Harvey Wasserman, Japan, No Nukes, Nuclear Power, Social Action
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RAG RADIO / Thorne Dreyer : David P. Hamilton and Philip L. Russell on the French and Mexican Elections
Philip L. Russell, left, and David P. Hamilton at the KOOP studios in Austin Friday, March 30, 2012. Photo by Tracey Schulz / Rag Radio. Rag Radio:Writers David P. Hamilton and Philip L. Russelldiscuss the French and Mexican elections By … Continue reading
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Tagged David P. Hamilton, Electoral politics, France, Interview, Mexico, Philip L. Russell, Podcast, Rag Radio, Thorne Dreyer
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David P. Hamilton : French Elections: Francois Hollande and the Socialists
Presidential frontrunner Francois Hollande of the French Socialist Party. Image from Jegoun.net.The French presidential election:Francois Hollande offersan opportunity for the Left The simple explanation of Sarkozy’s failure is that the majority of the French electorate do not like the man … Continue reading
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Tagged David P. Hamilton, Electoral politics, Europe, France, Socialists
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David P. Hamilton : France is on Vacation
Image from Gem’s World Postcards. Letters from France VII: En vacances payé… Paid vacations and how we live The value placed on time off from work holds leisure, family, and the pursuit of happiness more important than the pursuit of … Continue reading
David P. Hamilton : French Left Could Prevail in 2012
Martine Aubry of the Parti Socialiste (PI) and Nocolas Sarkozy of the Union pour un Mouvement Populaire (UPM) could end up in a runoff for the French presidency. Image from Reuters.Letters from France VI:The French presidential election of 2012 Sarkozy … Continue reading
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Tagged David P. Hamilton, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, France, French Elections, Sarkozy, Socialists
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David P. Hamilton : French Left Could Prevail in 2012
Martine Aubry of the Parti Socialiste (PI) and Nocolas Sarkozy of the Union pour un Mouvement Populaire (UPM) could end up in a runoff for the French presidency. Image from Reuters.Letters from France VI:The French presidential election of 2012 Sarkozy … Continue reading
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David P. Hamilton : Nationalization and French Socialism
Socialist Francois Mitterrand was the fourth President of France, elected under the Fifth Republic, serving from 1981 until 1995. Image from agen-demain.fr.Letters from France V:Nationalization and French socialism It is in Western Europe where we see the most successful efforts … Continue reading
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Tagged David P. Hamilton, European History, France, Political Philosophy, Socialism
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