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[Via the dissident frogman] There is a poll on what should replace the word idiotarian. This is all started from a thread at Woty Freeman's blog (and an interesting discussion that one is). My vote is for villepinism, as explained [Read More]
Tracked on July 27, 2003 05:04 AM
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So, I assume you're back in France? While you were away in London you posted some cryptic remarks about perhaps not returning. If you are in France do you have definite plans to move? It sounded like you were quite smitten with the place. Also, what about those "projects" you mentioned? Will you be getting a paycheck or are they spare-time fun things to do?
Posted by:
DJS |
July 27, 2003 08:04 AM
DJS:
Yep, I'm back.
Although I'm considering myself blessed with a wonderful audience, I also know that there are some scum lurking in the cyberdarkness surrounding the dacha, with to much time and nothing else to do than watching my every step, waiting for a moment of inattention so they can trip me with their foot. Interestingly, some of them – mostly uninspired, and therefore uninspiring, French bloggers and other forums wankers (no, I’m not linking to them, sorry) - gave themselves out when they jumped on the "passionate" aftermath of the missing flag post.
I'm tempted to compare this situation with the embassy of Israel in London: the large blocks of concrete, the patrols and the constant monitoring create what's called "active defense". "Active" since it forces potential terrorists to employ more important resources and heavier procedure to strike, thus making them more visible and easier to detect.
And eventually neutralize.
The missing flag post played the same role as the concrete blocks, which gave me some target to add in the black book.
If needed, I know what and where to aim and shoot at.
Anyway my point is that since their life is so empty that they have nothing else to do than invest in a hate-hate relation with me, I’m not exactly willing to discuss (too) personal topics publicly - such as the direction I’m willing to follow in the next years - but to answer your question in a bit less cryptic way:
1) Yes, although I can name all my ancestors in France, with 100% accuracy up to the early 17th century, it’s enough: the idea is now for me to get the hell out of here.
No excessive rush (this is not Cuba or North Korea) but any suggestions or ideas are welcome.
2) The discussed projects are based on miscellaneous opportunities to try to generate enough commercial activity in the Anglosphere as an independent contractor for a design consultant who goes by the name “the dissident frogman”.
And if enough is enough, we’ll see how a frogman can fly.
I guess I’m not being too confusedly cryptic here, considering the public nature of this page, right?
Posted by:
the dissident frogman |
July 27, 2003 03:10 PM
No doubt, son. No doubt. There are varied and sundry creeps and thugs out there so I know that you can't be too specific about your plans and whereabouts.
As for your future, I think you'll have to end up somewhere in the Anglosphere. There are other countries out there where you could earn a living and be relatively safe and secure. However, for the most amount of opportunities, individual liberties etc, it's gotta be Anglo/Saxon-land.
Being an American, I'm of course partial to the U.S. BUT, the best option for you (and I suspect you've already come to the same conclusion) might be London- or anywhere else in Great Britian. The beauty of it is that you would be deep in the heart of the Anglosphere, far from French perfidy yet geographically close to your ancestral home.
Look at it this way. You're what-34 or 35? You've lived in France for (I assume) you're entire life. If it was that bad-that horrible- you would have moved out a long time ago. Don't get me wrong. I bash France with the best of them. But there has to be some good things about it. Rod Dreher wrote a column last March in NationalReviewOnline- www.nationalreview.com/dreher/dreher031103.asp- about some of the good things about France while condemning the bad as well. If you haven't read it already check it out.
Also, I bet you have family in France. If you go to, let's say, Australia, it would be a big pain in the ass (an expensive one, too) to get back to Vichy to see your folks and friends. However, if you're living in the East End, it's only a chunnel away.
In other words, you're close enough to hop back easily when you want to get in touch with the frog part of you but far enough away to avoid it for as long as you wish. I would love for you to come here. Not only would you be better off but the U.S. would be better off as well to have someone with your talents and mindset here. But practically speaking, Great Britian sounds like the best choice.
Then again, if they adopt the Euro they (and you) will be fucked so you might have no choice but to come here after all. If so, I'll meet you at the docks.
Posted by:
DJS |
July 28, 2003 09:34 AM
If it was that bad-that horrible- you would have moved out a long time ago.
It's a bit more complicated - but I'm not going to discuss that in the comments.
Anyway, the point is that now the time has come.
I'll meet you at the docks.
On his famous trip, the Mayflower sailed from France to Britain, with a boatload of wine and then to America.
I'll bring the bottle, be at the docks.
Posted by:
the dissident frogman |
July 28, 2003 11:04 AM
I'll be waiting.
This could be your theme song (and video)-
www.public.asu.edu/~mharp/viking_kittens/VikingKitten.htm
Posted by:
DJS |
July 28, 2003 06:08 PM
Diss:
France's loss, the English-speaking world's gain. :)
Posted by:
Valerie |
August 4, 2003 05:05 AM
