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France begins to grow weary with the Sarkozy soap opera | World | The Observer
Even Nicolas Sarkozy's supporters are starting to tire of his all-too-public romance with model-turned-singer Carla Bruni

Smooching their way through a five-course lunch yesterday at an exclusive Paris restaurant, President Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni made it clear that they care nothing for what anyone thinks, including their gooseberry guest of honour, Tony Blair. The former PM was invited to the five-star Hotel Bristol after addressing a rally of Sarkozy's Union for a Popular Movement party. But all eyes were on the 40-year-old Bruni, who every now and again lifted her sunglasses to lean in and nuzzle the presidential cheek. Sarkozy reciprocated with kisses and cuddles, oblivious of any uncomfortable fidgeting from those around them.

Yesterday's social gathering, which included Justice Minister Rachida Dati and former Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin, was the latest display of a love that began just two months ago but is already prompting talk of weddings and babies.

It was last November when, alone beneath the chandeliers in the quiet elegance of his official residence, the newly divorced President was bored. 'He called me,' says Jacques Séguéla. 'He said: "Invite me to dinner with your gang. I can't face any more evenings alone at the Elysée Palace." Nicolas was very low.'

by Fran (fran at eurotrib dot com) on Sun Jan 13th, 2008 at 04:46:20 AM EST
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We'll trade you Brittany, Paris, and Lindsey for Sarkozy, in a cage.

In the end, might makes right. Nothing has changed since the caveman.
by THE Twank (yatta blah blah @ blah.com) on Sun Jan 13th, 2008 at 08:27:28 AM EST
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Brittany? Paris? We already have one of these... And Lindsey who???

Europeans think a hundred miles is a long way. Americans think a hundred years is a long time.
by Bernard on Sun Jan 13th, 2008 at 08:42:17 AM EST
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Why, Ms Lohann (sp?) of course.  "Herbie, fully loaded".  On the tube last night.

Her famous phrase after driving drunk;

"I can do what the fuck I want!  I'm a celebrity" or something of that fashion.

In the end, might makes right. Nothing has changed since the caveman.

by THE Twank (yatta blah blah @ blah.com) on Sun Jan 13th, 2008 at 09:11:08 AM EST
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"I can do what the fuck I want!  I'm a celebrity"?

Sorry, that position is already taken here in France, and by the prez, no less...

Europeans think a hundred miles is a long way. Americans think a hundred years is a long time.

by Bernard on Sun Jan 13th, 2008 at 09:19:06 AM EST
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Yeah, unfortunately by ours too.  How many people is Sarkozy getting killed/maimed?

In the end, might makes right. Nothing has changed since the caveman.
by THE Twank (yatta blah blah @ blah.com) on Sun Jan 13th, 2008 at 03:53:39 PM EST
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