Why I hate the French (Mr. Chirac)

[canuckofapeach]

While his citizens succumb to a heat wave in the 10's of thousands...

Taxpayers spring for Chirac's vacation



OTTAWA - French President Jacques Chirac's summer vacation in Quebec has cost Canadian taxpayers $200,000.

According to documents obtained by the Canadian Press under Access to Information legislation, the bill for Chirac's protection and security for his visit this past summer came to $184,000.

The major portion of security expenses was due to overtime hours logged by RCMP officers. The documents reported $129,000 for overtime, $33,000 for accommodations and $16,000 for meals. The remainder of the bill was spent on assorted expenses, from telephone services to vehicle repairs.

The French president chose North Hatley for his vacations, which lasted from August 2-19.

[Barenaked]

You dont think this happens in the U.S. and Canada?

[canuckofapeach]

Originally posted by USCG
You dont think this happens in the U.S. and Canada?

Huh?

[Barenaked]

Originally posted by canuckofapeach
Huh?

Do you think this doesnt happen in the U.S. and Canada?

[canuckofapeach]

Originally posted by USCG
You dont think this happens in the U.S. and Canada?

You've missed my point kiddo. There was no official visit yet he ran away from his responsabilities as a leader of his country when he should have been there. Nothing more. That is all;)

[Barenaked]

Originally posted by canuckofapeach
You've missed my point kiddo. There was no official visit yet he ran away from his responsabilities as a leader of his country when he should have been there. Nothing more. That is all;)

I didnt miss your point, Do you not think that this happens other places then France? You have yet to answer the question.

I know it does. Maybe not at the President's level but definalty at Mayors and Governors of states in the U.S.

[canuckofapeach]

Give me an example Joe.

[canuckofapeach]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by USCG
[B]
I know it does.


I am waiting for some information. Does anyone know what USCG is alluding to? :confused:

[metallicat]

Maybe he means that US and Canadian dignitaries do the same thing, it isn't just French.

[canuckofapeach]

I understand that Metal, yet I am trying to remember which US or Canuck politico has done the same (in a parallel universe way). He had said he knows of examples. This actually opened up the field to more research on this topic. It's an interesting offshoot of the original post.

[yahcanmicrowave]

Everytime you have an official or unofficial visit from any dignitary (especially a head of state), then the hosting company is going to bear a large cost in security, etc. I can guarantee that Bush's recent visit to the UK was borne by the British taxpayers.

[Sgt. Pepper]

Originally posted by canuckofapeach
While his citizens succumb to a heat wave in the 10's of thousands...

Taxpayers spring for Chirac's vacation

mmmm sounds like a president i know who has a knack for vacations ( the most any president has ever had, when is the next one?) and fundraiseing hundreds of millions, while he can't seem to raise that much to help the country in it's hard times.

[coucousis]

Hey Canuck...

What about Chretien's trip to Pagnirtung.... 32000$ for a 10 minutes walk in Auyuittuq Park...

I went there my self... it's wonderful but I paid my own trip...

[jonesg11]

Originally posted by coucousis
Hey Canuck...

What about Chretien's trip to Pagnirtung.... 32000$ for a 10 minutes walk in Auyuittuq Park...

I went there my self... it's wonderful but I paid my own trip...

Or his jets and pet projects etc. The man is very arrogant and hopefully will not cause the Africans to suffer as much as we have as he works for the UN down there. Glad to see him go!:D