(In a dry, sarcastic tone, a la Jimmy Carr) Ah, lovely, a delightful article about terrorism. Just what I needed to brighten up my day. (chuckles)
So, Jean-Michel Fauvergue, the former boss of RAID, is warning us about a “convergence of hatreds.” (in a mocking tone) Oh, how terribly original. I mean, who wouldn’t want to converge their hatreds? It’s like a hate-filled picnic, and everyone’s invited! (smirking)
(Suddenly becoming more serious, a la Rowan Atkinson) But, you know, it’s not exactly a laughing matter, is it? I mean, the attacks on November 13, 2015, were a dark day for France. The Bataclan massacre, the Hyper Kosher attack… (pauses) It’s a sobering reminder of the dangers of extremism.
(In a witty, observational tone, a la Ricky Gervais) Now, I’m not one to pontificate, but it’s interesting that Fauvergue mentions a “particularly hateful time” we’re living in. (smirking) I mean, have you seen Twitter lately? It’s like a global hate factory! (laughs) Just kidding, of course. (clears throat) But seriously, folks, it’s true. We do seem to be living in a time where hate and intolerance are becoming more mainstream.
(In a cheeky, tongue-in-cheek tone, a la Lee Evans) I love how Fauvergue talks about “certain elected officials, unions, NGOs” who don’t “accommodate our values, our republic, equality between men and women.” (in a high-pitched voice) Oh, you mean like the ones who are secretly plotting to undermine our society with their… (dramatic pause) …elected official-ness? (winks)
(Serious again, a la Rowan Atkinson) But, all jest aside, Fauvergue’s concerns are valid. We do need to be vigilant and take terrorism and anti-Semitism seriously. (pauses) And, you know, maybe we should all take a collective deep breath and try to be a bit more… (pauses for comedic effect) tolerant. Yeah, I know, it’s a radical idea, but just hear me out. (smirks)
(Faux-excited tone, a la Jimmy Carr) So, if you’re interested in learning more about this terribly serious topic, do be sure to watch the full interview with Jean-Michel Fauvergue. (deadpan) I’m sure it’ll be a thrill-ride of non-stop terrorism chat. (chuckles)
Published on 11/13/2024 8:23 p.m.
Reading time: 1min – video: 9min Attacks of November 13: Jean-Michel Fauvergue, former boss of RAID, is worried about a “convergence of hatreds” Attacks of November 13: Jean-Michel Fauvergue, former boss of RAID, worried about a “convergence of hatred” (franceinfo)
On the occasion of the nine years of the attacks of November 13, 2015, Jean-Michel Fauvergue, former boss of RAID in office at the time of the events, delivers his vision of the current dangers on franceinfo, Wednesday November 13.
Wednesday November 13, nine years to the day after the attacks of November 13, 2015, Jean-Michel Fauvergue, the former boss of RAID in charge of operations that evening, testifies on franceinfo. “This is the first time that France was attacked with explosive suicide bombers, which are operationally difficult to deal with”he remembers.
The former manager calls for “do not disarm, do not let your guard down” against terrorism and anti-Semitism, which permeated the Hyper Kosher attack a few months before the Bataclan massacre. What about the current situation? “I think that today we have a convergence of dangers, of hatred”estimates Jean-Michel Fauvergue, who points out “a particularly hateful time”. A “clothes”which according to him is worn by certain “elected officials, unions, NGOs”Who “do not accommodate our values, our republic, equality between men and women”he worries, without further details.
Watch the full interview in the video above.
