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One sympathizes, but Hollande should really have resisted the temptation to kick Le Pen and co. out of what was among other things a free speech rally.

Sometimes it seems like only the fascists have any kind of long game.

Well, middle long.

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That's how The Guardian reported it. Perhaps some nuance was lost? Or Hollande invited everyone as citizens, then separately invited all parties but the hate-mongers? Slightly cleverer, as it at least permits a good rejoinder against FN outrage.

It's strange to me that people wouldn't attend over principle - though very French. But surely one would have wanted to at least see it, like with Sartre's funeral even if you hated Sartre? And it at least feels like the foundation of democracy. Plus if you hate Hollande or Sarkozy or whatever there's ways to indicate that while standing with the people, ways that would fit the day's cause.