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| − | The | + | The terms '''Freedom Fries''' and [[Freedom Toast]] were created in 2003 to replace [[French fries]], to express dismay with [[France]] by [[Republican]]s [[Bob Ney]] and [[Walter B. Jones]]. The [[Congressional Cafeteria]]s changed the name back to [[French fries]] in 2006. <ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20060802-125318-3981r.htm, Hill Fries to be French Again (Washington Times)]</ref> A good example of a political fad that had a short half-life, such as term limits. |
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Revision as of 02:13, May 22, 2007
The terms Freedom Fries and Freedom Toast were created in 2003 to replace French fries, to express dismay with France by Republicans Bob Ney and Walter B. Jones. The Congressional Cafeterias changed the name back to French fries in 2006. [1] A good example of a political fad that had a short half-life, such as term limits.