Big news in the world of international commerce:
last week Bill O'Reilly informed his viewers that "The Factor is
lifting the boycott of France."
http://thinkprogress.org/2007/05/08/oreilly-lifts-boycott-of-france
Mon dieu!
I'm sure the French will be breathing a sigh of relief now that the
Falafel Master has decided to call off his crushing economic
sanctions.
Lest we forget, Bill originally called for a boycott of France in 2003
because they refused to support the invasion of Iraq (a decision which
makes them look smarter with every passing day).
So how did the boycott pan out?
Well, according to Media Matters:
http://mediamatters.org/items/200508020002
* In 2003 French exports increased by $979 million over exports in
2002.
* In 2004 French exports increased by $2.39 billion over exports
in 2003.
* In the first five months of 2005 French exports increased by
$1.5 billion over exports during the first five months of 2004.
Way to go, Bill!
You really showed 'em who's boss.
By EarlG
Democratic Underground
http://www.democraticunderground.com/
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