Spoiled brat Jacques Chirac pulled out of a European summit yesterday because one of the speakers:

1) Violated Chirac’s “personal space” by shaking Chirac’s hand too aggressively;
2) Made a joke at the podium about France’s propensity to surrender;
3) Wore a head scarf;
4) Spoke in English.

Answer: 4.

What a weenie.

Addendum, March 25: Chicago Boyz comments further.