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[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

The political renaming occurred in context of France's opposition to the proposed invasion of Iraq.

Jeez, I understand that self-reflection isn't the strong suit of these people, but you'd think at some point they would consider whether branding the bombing of a country as "freedom" really makes sense.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago

I'm free to go to work tomorrow or face life-altering financial ruin.