Freeing the "Benghazi 6"

Remarks from the Fray:

I suggest a read of today's Financial Times editorial in order to gain a more sound reading on the roles of the French President and his wife and the EU. Political opportunism is the story on this side of the Pond.

It must also be noted that the Sarkozy's are living separate lives (she in the old apartment in Neuilly-sur-Seine and he in the Elysée palace), following much publicized affairs by both, and this "event" has been a strategically organized one by a PR pro. The objective is establish a "Hillary" role for Madame Sarkozy. She has stated she will announce her intentions on what she will do as the President's wife in mid-September. This story is cited here for telling us a lot about what to expect. Being a wife is not likely on the list, not that anyone would care.

That said, as the FT notes, it is a good development and a bit of political spin is to be expected. Meanwhile, take care not to dismiss the EU's efforts on this. Madame Sarko did not seduce Mouammar Qaddafi in order to achieve this. The bookings were convenient for all parties.

--hommesuisse

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