As usual...

The French talk the talk, leaving the Americans to walk the walk...

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French billionaires promised millions of euros to cover the cost of repairing the 12th century church after a fire caused significant damage to the building’s ceiling and roof. The wealthy French donors have yet to make good on their promise worth nearly $1 billion, according to the Associated Press.

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Nothing new here...This has been standard French behavior since at least the days of the Third Republic...Tell your mistress to order more wine and cheese, Pierre, the stupid Americans will foot the bill with cash, sweat and blood as always...:zzz:...Ben

From your link:

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The French billionaires that promised to donate, such as businessman Francois Pinault, energy executive Patrick Pouyanne, and businessman Bernard Arnault, are witholding their donations because they want to see how the money will be spent.

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Frankly, I would do the exact same thing as they are doing---not that I could be doing it!

Had they immediately paid up they would be without influence on how the money would be spent. If I were to give (which I can't) a billion euros to someone I damn sure want to know how it will be used.

It was good while it lasted. Consider Norte Dame as history.

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Originally Posted by wacojoe

It was good while it lasted. Consider Norte Dame as history.

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I disagree, I believe it will be repaired.

You may be proved right, but it will not have the same panache of antiquity. The flying buttresses will be merely unneeded decoration.

To rebuild it as it was would be criminal----as for the flying buttresses---most people would never know--or care that they were mere aesthetic adornment.

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Originally Posted by Dave Grubb

Had they immediately paid up they would be without influence on how the money would be spent. If I were to give (which I can't) a billion euros to someone I damn sure want to know how it will be used.

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Quit trying to spoil my rant!...I don't get worked up much, and somebody like you comes along and ruins it!...

(I'll still wait until the frogs' checks clear the bank)...

:pissed:...Ben

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Originally Posted by Truckman

Quit trying to spoil my rant!...I don't get worked up much, and somebody like you comes along and ruins it!...

(I'll still wait until the frogs' checks clear the bank)...

:pissed:...Ben

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Sorry---we haven't had many rants around here of late----carry on :bowdown:

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Originally Posted by Dave Grubb

Sorry---we haven't had many rants around here of late----carry on :bowdown:

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Just doing my part to fill the void...:soap:...Ben

Ah yes---a verified team player :flower: