Winston Palimpsest Does Tour de France

A press photographer at the Tour de France captured this image of our very own Professor Palimpsest protesting the Yankee imperialist, Lance Armstrong.

 

I have it on good authority that a group of anti-American anarchists plans on "running into" Lancey boy, thereby causing him to crash during one of latter stages of the Tour.  

Keep your fingers crossed that our fellow travelers can pull it off, because everytime Armstrong wins the Tour, another MacDonalds mysteriously crops up somewhere in France.  We must put a stop to "Coca-colonialism" and save the vibrant French culture from repugnant American homogenization.
 

M. le Docteur Palimpsest,

Much as I abhor seeing America gain any credit whatsoever, even despite Lance Armstrong's very French approach toward mistresses, I am somewhat more concerned about the plagues of locusts (France faces drought, locusts), and that --- sacre bleu! --- 800 farmers may be destitute.

The proletariat is in great danger!  We must  provide sufficient aid to these poor, impoverished workers of the land!

Please tell me that our comrades are mobilizing!  When shall we march on Paris?

-SG
 

SG,

Zut alors!  N'est-ce-pas?  Drought, locusts, and Lance: all at the same time.  Quelle horreur!

At any rate, I am happy to report that the locust plague seems to be restricted to northern France, far away from my precious vineyards in the Côtes du Rhône region.

However, I am in the process of smuggling in some of the insecticides, currently banned by the French gov't, just in case the ravenous, winged horde decides to head southward.  

As you may have read, I am now running a cave coopérative (a winery co-op).  In addition to Château Babeauf, I am in charge of five additional wineries.  At this point, while I lament the poor fate of the 800 necessitous French farmers, I must focus my attention on my small, but growing collective.  Sauve qui peut, I say to them!  I'm sure you understand.

--Dr. P, the People's Sommelier
 

May Lenin be with our brothers in the working masses, as they assault Lance with shovels.
 

I never understood the clothes those people wear; it's like some kind of S&M bodysuit, with half of a bowling ball stuck on their head.
 

Ive never understood how you could ride on a bike seat for so long.  those things hurt like hell.
 

Dr. W. S. Palimpsest

SG,

Zut alors!  N'est-ce-pas?  Drought, locusts, and Lance: all at the same time.  Quelle horreur!

At any rate, I am happy to report that the locust plague seems to be restricted to northern France, far away from my precious vineyards in the Côtes du Rhône region.

However, I am in the process of smuggling in some of the insecticides, currently banned by the French gov't, just in case the ravenous, winged horde decides to head southward.  

As you may have read, I am now running a cave coopérative (a winery co-op).  In addition to Château Babeauf, I am in charge of five additional wineries.  At this point, while I lament the poor fate of the 800 necessitous French farmers, I must focus my attention on my small, but growing collective.  Sauve qui peut, I say to them!  I'm sure you understand.

--Dr. P, the People's Sommelier


M. Palimpsest,

The concept of sauve qui peut is well established for all lovers of French history.

And, it is appropriate to use this concept given the threat to your glorious vineyards.  Given the inherent supériorité of not only France, but also our Marxist revisionist perspective, we must conserve our intellect, goals, and --- unselfishly, of course --- our resources for the oncoming revolution.  How can we possibly position ourselves for the People’s battle without adequate monetary support?  

Moreover, how can we possibly mingle with those others who have money to donate to our cause unless we, ourselves, are considered peers in their social circles?  The Hollywood liberals are generous donors.  George Soros, alone, can provide the funding for a social takeover!  With his money, coupled with the estate of Armand Hammer, we can indeed empower the movement to topple the decadent capitalists who hold power over us!

It is obvious to me that you are doing that which will result in our inevitable success!  I encourage you to protect your vineyards, thus conserving our collective assets for the fight to come!  You are a true inspiration to the movement!

-SG


P.S.  Is it too late to inquire about that job I discussed in a previous posting?
 

I am pleased to report that, after minutes of painstaking deliberation, I have offered StoneGiant the position of chef de culture at Château Foucault, one of the wineries that falls under the purview of my cave coopérative.

Congratulations StoneGiant!  Your superior knowledge of viticulture will help to bring sorely needed quality to the products of Château Foucault.

You'll probably want to raid the cellars of Château Babeuf to enjoy your employee prerogative to drink on the job, because Château Foucault's wine is rotgut.  But that's why I hired you--I know you'll turn that place around.  Don't work too hard; I'm sure you won't.  And watch yourself with Simone, she's a cunning tigress, if you know what I mean.

Welcome aboard!  Best of luck.

A votre sante,
Dr. P