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Freedom fries (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 15 hours ago by Plum@lemmy.world to c/wikipedia@lemmy.world

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[–] Ephera@lemmy.ml 7 points 9 hours 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.

[–] daggermoon@lemmy.world 3 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

I don't feel very free

[–] nomy@lemmy.zip 5 points 6 hours ago

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