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spudger 03/24/18 2:51:56 PM #1:	A French police officer who offered himself up to an Islamic extremist gunman in exchange for a hostage died of his injuries, raising the death toll in the attack to four. The officer was honored Saturday as a national hero of "exceptional courage and selflessness. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/france-police-officer-arnaud-beltrame-who-swapped-himself-for-hostage-dies-of-his-injuries/ --- -Only dead fish swim with the current http://error1355.com/ce/spudger.html <cite>spudger posted [p:898412766] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>A French police officer who offered himself up to an Islamic extremist gunman in exchange for a hostage died of his injuries, raising the death toll in the attack to four. The officer was honored Saturday as a national hero of "exceptional courage and selflessness. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/france-police-officer-arnaud-beltrame-who-swapped-himself-for-hostage-dies-of-his-injuries/</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 03/24/18 2:53:18 PM #2:	Makes me sick to my stomach to hear this. Guy was a true hero :( --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:898412843] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>Makes me sick to my stomach to hear this. Guy was a true hero :(</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightningAce11 03/24/18 2:53:51 PM #3:	Title made me think he used that one jutsu from Naruto. --- "I'm an atheist too but still believe in hell. That's where you're headed pal." - Mr_Karate_II <cite>LightningAce11 posted [p:898412877] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>Title made me think he used that one jutsu from Naruto.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mattnd2007 03/24/18 2:54:00 PM #4:	Damn --- Steppin on the beach doot doot do <cite>mattnd2007 posted [p:898412883] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>Damn</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 03/24/18 2:55:30 PM #5:	Damn it. Guy was a hero and his sacrifice was truly noble. --- http://i.imgur.com/BGbZK.gif <cite>Funkydog posted [p:898412954] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>Damn it. Guy was a hero and his sacrifice was truly noble.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pepys Monster 03/24/18 2:55:44 PM #6:	Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy? --- I/\ \|_\| House <cite>Pepys Monster posted [p:898412961] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_RETS_ 03/24/18 2:56:59 PM #7:	Pepys Monster posted... Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy? What a stupid ass comment <cite>_RETS_ posted [p:898413022] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>Pepys Monster posted...</cite> <quote>Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy?</quote> What a stupid ass comment</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ArchiePeck 03/24/18 2:57:36 PM #8:	This is a real hero - sacrificing his very existence in the line of duty to save a civilian in danger. Worth remembering next time we brand someone a hero for scoring the winning points in a game we'll have forgotten in a year. <cite>ArchiePeck posted [p:898413048] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>This is a real hero - sacrificing his very existence in the line of duty to save a civilian in danger. Worth remembering next time we brand someone a hero for scoring the winning points in a game we'll have forgotten in a year.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DemonBuffet 03/24/18 2:58:14 PM #9:	Islam... --- Trololol <cite>DemonBuffet posted [p:898413081] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>Islam...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 03/24/18 2:58:15 PM #10:	Pepys Monster posted... Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy? Oh fuck off. Don't need to bring your asinine political drama to something like this. --- http://i.imgur.com/BGbZK.gif <cite>Funkydog posted [p:898413083] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>Pepys Monster posted...</cite> <quote>Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy?</quote> Oh fuck off. Don't need to bring your asinine political drama to something like this.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fishy 03/24/18 2:58:29 PM #11:	Pepys Monster posted... Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy? we're not importing enough refugees for that yet --- ~Dr. FishyStick\| Welcome Back. http://i.imgur.com/z50xS2H.jpg <cite>Fishy posted [p:898413099] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>Pepys Monster posted...</cite> <quote>Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy?</quote> we're not importing enough refugees for that yet</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DK9292 03/24/18 2:58:34 PM #12:	Pepys Monster posted... Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy? Of course. Can't have a single topic about another country without America making it all about fucking them. --- "If the heroes run and hide, who'll stay and fight?" ~Saitama <cite>DK9292 posted [p:898413104] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>Pepys Monster posted...</cite> <quote>Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy?</quote> Of course. Can't have a single topic about another country without America making it all about fucking them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
APM 03/24/18 2:59:07 PM #13:	Watch as liberals here defend the islamic terrorist --- https://imgur.com/a/9W9Yy <cite>APM posted [p:898413128] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>Watch as liberals here defend the islamic terrorist</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tennisdude818 03/24/18 2:59:11 PM #14:	RIP to a real hero. --- "Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it." -Thomas Sowell <cite>tennisdude818 posted [p:898413133] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>RIP to a real hero.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 03/24/18 2:59:36 PM #15:	Pepys Monster posted... Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy? Shut the fuck up --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:898413158] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>Pepys Monster posted...</cite> <quote>Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy?</quote> Shut the fuck up</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Pepys Monster 03/24/18 3:00:27 PM #17:	I'm praising this French police officer as a hero and an example of what a police officer should be, and CE is getting mad somehow. --- I/\ \|_\| House <cite>Pepys Monster posted [p:898413213] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>I'm praising this French police officer as a hero and an example of what a police officer should be, and CE is getting mad somehow.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ThePrinceFish 03/24/18 3:02:02 PM #18:	Terrible to hear. When I heard that a French police officer swapped himself for hostages, I was amazed at his bravery. I didn't know that in the ensuing raid, he was shot by the terrorist. Didn't know anything about his sacrifice until this morning when he had passed away. RIP Lieutenant-Colonel Arnaud Beltrame, you were a hero. --- Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that." <cite>ThePrinceFish posted [p:898413288] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>Terrible to hear. When I heard that a French police officer swapped himself for hostages, I was amazed at his bravery. I didn't know that in the ensuing raid, he was shot by the terrorist. Didn't know anything about his sacrifice until this morning when he had passed away. RIP Lieutenant-Colonel Arnaud Beltrame, you were a hero.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 03/24/18 3:02:21 PM #19:	DK is pissed a Kirby game got spoiled for him and he got laughed at when he made a big deal out of it. --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. http://i.imgtc.com/tHc3mIo.png http://i.imgtc.com/PYxw8Lm.png <cite>Irony posted [p:898413307] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>DK is pissed a Kirby game got spoiled for him and he got laughed at when he made a big deal out of it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 03/24/18 3:02:35 PM #20:	GOATTHlEF posted... Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again? A number of things. WW II is the stereotype, but at the same time, losing all of New France to the British besides a dinky fishing village doesn't look good. On topic though, one of the more selfless stories I've read this year. That's what you call a real man. --- Is sticking your tongue on a 9-volt battery a masculine gesture?-Questionmarktarius <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:898413319] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>GOATTHlEF posted...</cite> <quote>Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again? </quote> A number of things. WW II is the stereotype, but at the same time, losing all of New France to the British besides a dinky fishing village doesn't look good. On topic though, one of the more selfless stories I've read this year. That's what you call a real man.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Turtlebread 03/24/18 3:04:09 PM #21:	APM posted... Watch as liberals here defend the islamic terrorist yea fucking liberals am i right??????? --- http://i.imgur.com/yCW15Zn.jpg <cite>Turtlebread posted [p:898413396] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>APM posted...</cite> <quote>Watch as liberals here defend the islamic terrorist</quote> yea fucking liberals am i right???????</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spudger 03/24/18 3:04:58 PM #22:	APM posted... Watch as liberals here defend the islamic terrorist Pls stop --- -Only dead fish swim with the current http://error1355.com/ce/spudger.html <cite>spudger posted [p:898413434] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>APM posted...</cite> <quote>Watch as liberals here defend the islamic terrorist</quote> Pls stop</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vicious_Dios 03/24/18 3:05:36 PM #23:	He'd still be alive if it weren't for... --- S / K / Y / N / E Twitch/YouTube/GT: *Adzeta* <cite>Vicious_Dios posted [p:898413467] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>He'd still be alive if it weren't for...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hyperpowder 03/24/18 3:06:51 PM #24:	Pepys Monster posted... Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy? --- Whoever beats my score I will give them a $10 PSN or Live card: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpiorAx40GY <cite>hyperpowder posted [p:898413521] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>Pepys Monster posted...</cite> <quote>Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy?</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
APM 03/24/18 3:07:43 PM #25:	Pepys Monster posted... Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy? Because if it was an American police that killed the terrorists, they would be branded as racist for life. --- https://imgur.com/a/9W9Yy <cite>APM posted [p:898413558] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>Pepys Monster posted...</cite> <quote>Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy?</quote> Because if it was an American police that killed the terrorists, they would be branded as racist for life.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Funkydog 03/24/18 3:15:31 PM #29:	Conflict posted... Wasn't really laughing at the notion that someone would remember, it was moreso an attack on the statement he made about 'heroes' in sports Ah, I misunderstood. Apologies then. Will get rid of mine as well then. --- http://i.imgur.com/BGbZK.gif <cite>Funkydog posted [p:898413968] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>Conflict posted...</cite> <quote>Wasn't really laughing at the notion that someone would remember, it was moreso an attack on the statement he made about 'heroes' in sports </quote> Ah, I misunderstood. Apologies then. Will get rid of mine as well then.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Turtlebread 03/24/18 3:18:36 PM #30:	APM posted... Pepys Monster posted... Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy? Because if it was an American police that killed the terrorists, they would be branded as racist for life. Yes!!! By the liberals, right?? --- http://i.imgur.com/yCW15Zn.jpg <cite>Turtlebread posted [p:898414125] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>APM posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Pepys Monster posted...</cite> <quote>Why can't more American police officers have a heart of gold like this guy?</quote> Because if it was an American police that killed the terrorists, they would be branded as racist for life.</quote> Yes!!! By the liberals, right??</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hortanz 03/24/18 3:21:16 PM #31:	GOATTHlEF posted... Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again? Because they didn't support going into Iraq nor Afghanistan --- http://i.imgur.com/JFmtaHB.gif <cite>hortanz posted [p:898414271] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>GOATTHlEF posted...</cite> <quote>Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again?</quote> Because they didn't support going into Iraq nor Afghanistan</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AvantgardeAClue 03/24/18 3:21:47 PM #32:	It takes massive balls to do what he did, RIP --- Sometimes I say things and I'm not voice acting. <cite>AvantgardeAClue posted [p:898414296] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>It takes massive balls to do what he did, RIP</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
anonymous46773 03/24/18 3:22:13 PM #33:	salutes --- My last video - Warcraft 2 mini-review: https://youtu.be/x35eVMx7HZc <cite>anonymous46773 posted [p:898414312] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>salutes</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
12amMadman 03/24/18 3:23:27 PM #34:	Damn what an absolute hero, fucking tragic --- Hey it's me <cite>12amMadman posted [p:898414387] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>Damn what an absolute hero, fucking tragic</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spudger 03/24/18 4:05:11 PM #35:	Bump --- -Only dead fish swim with the current http://error1355.com/ce/spudger.html <cite>spudger posted [p:898416494] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>Bump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 03/25/18 5:33:30 AM #36:	hortanz posted... GOATTHlEF posted... Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again? Because they didn't support going into Iraq nor Afghanistan It's older than that. They got slapped around by the Germans despite a war on 3 fronts in WW1 and in WW2 they got conquered. It's kinda bullshit that they got a bum repuation from that but its how it happened. --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:898451054] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>hortanz posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GOATTHlEF posted...</cite> <quote>Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again?</quote> Because they didn't support going into Iraq nor Afghanistan</quote> It's older than that. They got slapped around by the Germans despite a war on 3 fronts in WW1 and in WW2 they got conquered. It's kinda bullshit that they got a bum repuation from that but its how it happened.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spudger 03/25/18 7:14:16 AM #37:	Bumps --- -Only dead fish swim with the current http://error1355.com/ce/spudger.html <cite>spudger posted [p:898452740] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>Bumps</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dash_Harber 03/25/18 7:25:25 AM #38:	That's depressing and fucked up. Fucking terorrists are scum. Up there with Nazis for my list of top ten motherfucking pieces of shit. <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:898452918] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>That's depressing and fucked up. Fucking terorrists are scum. Up there with Nazis for my list of top ten motherfucking pieces of shit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gmanthebest 03/25/18 7:31:30 AM #39:	RIP to a true hero --- What do I feel when I shoot an enemy? Recoil. <cite>gmanthebest posted [p:898453030] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>RIP to a true hero</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spudger 03/25/18 11:29:47 AM #40:	Bump --- -Only dead fish swim with the current http://error1355.com/ce/spudger.html <cite>spudger posted [p:898460231] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>Bump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ItsYourFault 03/25/18 12:05:58 PM #41:	CElute hero <cite>ItsYourFault posted [p:898461873] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>CElute hero</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Dash_Harber 03/25/18 4:42:03 PM #43:	GOATTHlEF posted... Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again? Historical rivalry between the French and English that bled into a weird stereotype that, for some reason, became prominent in the US. Historically, they actually have had some really impressive victories and where a major world power for many years. Ironically, this includes a substantial amount of men they devoted to the US War of Independence, with Lafayette being a particularly revered general even to this day. <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:898475129] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>GOATTHlEF posted...</cite> <quote>Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again?</quote> Historical rivalry between the French and English that bled into a weird stereotype that, for some reason, became prominent in the US. Historically, they actually have had some really impressive victories and where a major world power for many years. Ironically, this includes a substantial amount of men they devoted to the US War of Independence, with Lafayette being a particularly revered general even to this day.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 03/25/18 4:46:53 PM #44:	Dash_Harber posted... GOATTHlEF posted... Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again? Historical rivalry between the French and English that bled into a weird stereotype that, for some reason, became prominent in the US. Historically, they actually have had some really impressive victories and where a major world power for many years. Ironically, this includes a substantial amount of men they devoted to the US War of Independence, with Lafayette being a particularly revered general even to this day. It has more to do with how quickly they surrendered in WW2 nevermind they got fucking surprise attacked and had no fucking support from anyone else until it was too late. That said they've had some logic defying victories in the 100 years war and with Napoleon Bonaparte. --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:898475404] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dash_Harber posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GOATTHlEF posted...</cite> <quote>Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again?</quote> Historical rivalry between the French and English that bled into a weird stereotype that, for some reason, became prominent in the US. Historically, they actually have had some really impressive victories and where a major world power for many years. Ironically, this includes a substantial amount of men they devoted to the US War of Independence, with Lafayette being a particularly revered general even to this day.</quote> It has more to do with how quickly they surrendered in WW2 nevermind they got fucking surprise attacked and had no fucking support from anyone else until it was too late. That said they've had some logic defying victories in the 100 years war and with Napoleon Bonaparte.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kineth 03/25/18 4:48:07 PM #45:	They were purposefully surrendering in North Africa so that they could join up and have a chance at reclaiming Vichy France. --- If you're not looking for any honest discussion, agreement, meeting halfway or middle ground, don't bother arguing with me. Selfish narcissists need not apply. <cite>Kineth posted [p:898475478] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>They were purposefully surrendering in North Africa so that they could join up and have a chance at reclaiming Vichy France.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dash_Harber 03/25/18 4:48:49 PM #46:	Tyranthraxus posted... Dash_Harber posted... GOATTHlEF posted... Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again? Historical rivalry between the French and English that bled into a weird stereotype that, for some reason, became prominent in the US. Historically, they actually have had some really impressive victories and where a major world power for many years. Ironically, this includes a substantial amount of men they devoted to the US War of Independence, with Lafayette being a particularly revered general even to this day. It has more to do with how quickly they surrendered in WW2 nevermind they got fucking surprise attacked and had no fucking support from anyone else until it was too late. That said they've had some logic defying victories in the 100 years war and with Napoleon Bonaparte. Yeah, fair enough. Like you said, though, the defeat in WWII wasn't so much a quick surrender as it was having their throat slit before they could even start fighting. Hell, even the British soldiers in France were so overwhelmed that they tried to GTFO in a pretty panicked fashion. <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:898475519] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dash_Harber posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GOATTHlEF posted...</cite> <quote>Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again?</quote> Historical rivalry between the French and English that bled into a weird stereotype that, for some reason, became prominent in the US. Historically, they actually have had some really impressive victories and where a major world power for many years. Ironically, this includes a substantial amount of men they devoted to the US War of Independence, with Lafayette being a particularly revered general even to this day.</quote> It has more to do with how quickly they surrendered in WW2 nevermind they got fucking surprise attacked and had no fucking support from anyone else until it was too late. That said they've had some logic defying victories in the 100 years war and with Napoleon Bonaparte.</quote> Yeah, fair enough. Like you said, though, the defeat in WWII wasn't so much a quick surrender as it was having their throat slit before they could even start fighting. Hell, even the British soldiers in France were so overwhelmed that they tried to GTFO in a pretty panicked fashion.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeeak4444 03/25/18 4:50:18 PM #47:	Damn, what a legend. --- Typical gameFAQers are "Complainers that always complain about those who complain about real legitimate complaints."-Joker_X <cite>Zeeak4444 posted [p:898475588] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote>Damn, what a legend.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HotMaladorianAI 03/25/18 4:51:28 PM #48:	GOATTHlEF posted... Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again? Mostly just rooted in how badly Germany has beaten up on France ever since they havent had Napoleon in charge over there. --- I find your lack of faith disturbing <cite>HotMaladorianAI posted [p:898475663] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>GOATTHlEF posted...</cite> <quote>Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again?</quote> Mostly just rooted in how badly Germany has beaten up on France ever since they havent had Napoleon in charge over there.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dash_Harber 03/25/18 4:52:51 PM #49:	HotMaladorianAI posted... GOATTHlEF posted... Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again? Mostly just rooted in how badly Germany has beaten up on France ever since they havent had Napoleon in charge over there. No, just WWII. They held out longer than most in WWI and were actually a huge part of the victory. <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:898475747] in French pol... [t:76448649]...</cite> <quote><cite>HotMaladorianAI posted...</cite> <quote><cite>GOATTHlEF posted...</cite> <quote>Why does France get a bad rep for being cowards again?</quote> Mostly just rooted in how badly Germany has beaten up on France ever since they havent had Napoleon in charge over there.</quote> No, just WWII. They held out longer than most in WWI and were actually a huge part of the victory.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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