March 21, 2004

- This little story begins last Friday in Taiwan and will lead us straight to France and why we need to do everything in our power to sever our ties with that country. Taiwan? That’s right Beefanatics; it’s a short trip around the world with the future of the third stone from the Sun on the line. So sit back, relax, enjoy and let the Beefboy do what the Beefboy does best… and that’s break it right on down for you.

Friday morning, Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian and Vice President Annette Lu, survived an assassination attempt while campaigning for re-election. The President is a very vocal opponent of China who wants to take Taiwan back. The opposition party in Taiwan promises to be more conciliatory toward China. It’s fairly clear whom China would prefer to win… or even to live, for that matter. So why do I really care? All will be clear in a moment.

While Chen Shui-bian was bleeding in a hospital, China was conducting joint naval exercises in the sea surrounding Taiwan. The message is clear, China wants Taiwan back, whether through assassination, or through military muscle. Now, whether you’re aware of this or not, the United States has a pact with Taiwan, whereby any attack on Taiwan is considered an attack on the United States. That’s right Beefanatics, if China decides to truly flex its muscles; we’ve got a new war on our hands.

Oh, and the country who is conducting joint exercises with China? France. You heard me right. The fucking French. While China’s actions are certainly not excusable, they are predictable and at least they have a quasi-legitimate claim on Taiwan. France on the other hand has nothing to do with Taiwan, knows about our pact and is only engaging in military hand-jobs with China to open up business opportunities with the world’s largest populated country.

We just recently found hard evidence (although the Beefboy knew all along) that Saddam Hussein was bribing France and Russia with billion dollar oil contracts, as soon as the sanctions in Iraq were lifted. Any question on the motivations of our “allies” who sought to block the United States from kicking that nutsack in the crotch? Looks like it really was about oil… if you’re French.

Let’s stop pussyfooting around this subject. The French are our enemies. They pose no threat to us militarily, but economically and philosophically, they seek our ruin. I can no longer sit still while we allow a former ally to challenge our freedom and our way of life. It must stop now and there is plenty you can do to help out.

While China has the largest population on the earth, the United States represents the greatest single economy. In China they pay with chickens, here we pay with cold hard cash. Let the French learn the difference between cash and chicken feed. We can fight a war against France every time we open up our wallets. What the Beefboy is calling for is a systematic and total ban on French tourism, products and services. You can believe that the Beefboy will be the tip of the spear when it comes to this war. I’m vowing right now to stop funding France’s idiocy. I’ve listed a number of companies that are owned by France below. If you care about our country and the freedom that we enjoy, you’ll stay away from these companies and send a crystal clear message halfway around the world.

Dig it!

-The Beefboy

Boycott France!!!

Here's a partial list of French products and services that don't deserve your well earned money. The Beefboy got this list from the I Hate France website, a fantastic resource on the subject.

Air France
Air Liquide
Airbus
Alcatel - Based in Paris France
Allegra (Allergy Medication) - Produced by Aventis Pharmaceuticals based in Strasbourg, France
Aqualung (Including: Spirotechnique, Technisub, US Divers, and SeaQuest)
AXA Advisors
Bank of the West - Owned by BNP Paribas
Beneteau (boats)
BF Goodrich - Owned by Michelin
Biotherm (Cosmetics)
Black Bush
Bollinger (Champagne)
Car & Driver Magazine
Cartier
Chanel
Chivas Regal (Scotch)
Christian Dior
Club Med (Vacations) - Owned in part by Paris based CDC (Caisse des Dépôts
et Consignations)
Culligan (owned by Vivendi)
Dannon (Yogurt & Dairy Foods)
DKNY - LVMH acquired 100% of Gabrielle Studio Inc., the privately owned licenser of Donna Karan trademarks back in 2001.
Dom Perignon
Durand Crystal
Elle Magazine
Evian
Fina Oil - Billions invested in Iraqi Oil fields
First Hawaiian Bank
George Magazine
Givenchy
Hennessy
International Herald Tribune - 181 ave Charles-de-Gaulle - F-92521 Neuilly - FRSource:World Business Council for Sustainable Development '00 [Domain Registration], [Corporate Profile]
Jacobs Creek - Owned by Pernod Ricard since 1989
Jameson (whiskey) - Owned by Penrod Ricard, France
Jerry Springer (talk show)
Krups (coffee and cappaccino makers)
Lancome
Le Creuset (Cookware)
L'Oreal (Health & Beauty Products)
Louis Vuitton
Marie Claire
Martel Cognac
Maybelline
Méphisto (Footwear & Apparel)
Michelin (Tires & Auto Parts)
Mikasa Crystal and Glass (purchased by ARC int'l in 2001)
Moet (Champagne)
Motel 6 -
Motown Records
MP3.com
Mumms (Champagne)
Nissan (Cars) - Majority owned by Renault
Normany Butter
Parents Magazine
Peugeot (Automobiles) - Pronounced "Pooh Joe", must be French
Pierre Cardin
Playstation Magazine
ProScan - Owned by Thomson Electronics, France
Publicis Group (Including: Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising)
RCA (televisions & electronics) - Owned by Thomson Electronics, France
Red Magazine
Red Roof Inns - Owned by the Accor group based in France
Renault (Automobiles)
Road & Track Magazine
Roquefort Cheese - All Roquefort cheese is made in France
Rowenta (Toasters, Irons, Coffee makers, etc)
Royal Canadian [source], [contact]
Seagram's Gin
Sierra Software and Computer Games
Smart & Final - Owned by Groupe Casin, France
Sofitel (Hotels) - Owned by the Accor group based in France
Sparkletts (Water) - Owned by Danone, based in France
Spencer Gifts
Sundance Channel
Technicolor
T-Fal (Kitchenware)
The Glenlivet (Scotch)
UbiSoft (Computer Games)
Uniroyal
Uniroyal Tires- Owned by Michelin
Universal Studios (Music, Movies & Theme Parks) - Universal Studios is owned by Vivendi-Universal, headquartered in Paris France
Varilux Lenses (Essilor Optical)
Veritas Group
Veuve Clicquot Champagne
Vittel
Vivendi - Vivendi Headquarters, Paris France
Wild Turkey (bourbon)
Woman's Day Magazine
Yoplait - France-based Sodiaal owns the Yoplait brand. General Mills is a brand licensee.
Yves Saint Laurent
Zodiac Inflatable Boats