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Bush Wars Title: Jeb Bush apologizes to France for workweek crack WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Jeb Bush's rebooted campaign for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination included an apology to the French on Tuesday for making a joke about their work ethic. "I made the mistake of saying that the Congress operates on a French workweek,” Bush told reporters in a deadpan voice while campaigning in New Hampshire, according to Time magazine. "I really did a disservice to the French." During last week's debate among the Republican candidates, Bush had criticized one of his rivals, Florida Senator Marco Rubio, for missing votes, as well as Congress in general for working a three-day week. "I mean, literally, the Senate - what is it, like a French workweek?" Bush had asked. His comment drew a rebuke from French Ambassador Gerard Araud and emails from French journalists and was part of a lackluster debate performance for the former Florida governor. "I now know that the average French workweek is actually greater than the German workweek," Time quoted Bush as saying. "So, my God, I totally insulted an entire country - our first ally, that helped us become free as a nation. And I apologize. That did a huge disservice to France." Bush has seen his poll numbers slide in recent months and he sought on Monday to revive his prospects for the November 2016 election by starting a "Jeb Can Fix It Tour" in New Hampshire and releasing an e-book. Poster Comment: Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest " Jeb Bush apologizes to France for workweek crack " Jebby should STFU, drop out, and go home, and cry to mommy & daddy. Si vis pacem, para bellum Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. #2. To: Willie Green (#0) That's ok, Jeb. The French won't be voting in the Presidential election. Psalm 37 #3. To: Stoner (#1) Jeb is pretty much a lost cause. The Bushites are probably ready to say Jeb is a throwback to the caveman Bush branch of the family. Psalm 37 #4. To: Willie Green (#0) "I now know that the average French workweek is actually greater than the German workweek," Now he insulted the Germans too. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? #5. To: Stoner (#1) Jebby should STFU, drop out, and go home... I second the motion. Do I hear a third?
#6. To: tomder55 (#4) Now he insulted the Germans too. They need to be insulted with the history they have of picking really bad leaders for their country... Vegetarians eat vegetables. Beware of humanitarians! Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest |
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