• 28 Jun 2011 at 12:58 PM

As Head Of IMF, Christine Lagarde Would Take No Prisoners On This Greece Business

By Bess Levin

There will be no Mrs. Nice IMF Chief.

“I will not shrink from the necessary candor and toughness in my discussions with the European leaders,” Ms. Lagarde said in her statement released by the fund. “There is no room for benevolence when tough choices must be made, and there is no option that does not start with difficult but necessary adjustments by the Greek authorities to restore the sustainability of public finances and to rebuild the country’s competitiveness.”

[WSJ]

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  1. 1
    Posted by DSK | June 28, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I’d hit it.

  2. 2
    Posted by DSK | June 28, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I’d hit it.

  3. 3
    Posted by DSK | June 28, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I’d hit it.

  4. 4
    Posted by DSK | June 28, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I’d hit it.

  5. 5
    Posted by DSK | June 28, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I’d hit it.

  6. 6
    Posted by DSK | June 28, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I’d hit it.

  7. 7
    Posted by DBtroller | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I like her mustache and the intent to rule with an iron fist. 

  8. 8
    Posted by DBtroller | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I like her mustache and the intent to rule with an iron fist. 

  9. 9
    Posted by DBtroller | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I like her mustache and the intent to rule with an iron fist. 

  10. 10
    Posted by DBtroller | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I like her mustache and the intent to rule with an iron fist. 

  11. 11
    Posted by DBtroller | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I like her mustache and the intent to rule with an iron fist. 

  12. 12
    Posted by DBtroller | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I like her mustache and the intent to rule with an iron fist. 

  13. 13
    Posted by DBtroller | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I like her mustache and the intent to rule with an iron fist. 

  14. 14
    Posted by Estimizer | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Over/under on her hotness 40 years ago: 7.5

  15. 15
    Posted by Estimizer | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Over/under on her hotness 40 years ago: 7.5

  16. 16
    Posted by Estimizer | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Over/under on her hotness 40 years ago: 7.5

  17. 17
    Posted by Estimizer | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Over/under on her hotness 40 years ago: 7.5

  18. 18
    Posted by Estimizer | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Over/under on her hotness 40 years ago: 7.5

  19. 19
    Posted by Estimizer | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Over/under on her hotness 40 years ago: 7.5

  20. 20
    Posted by Estimizer | June 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Over/under on her hotness 40 years ago: 7.5

  21. 21
    Posted by Guy who sees the resemblance | June 28, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Is it just me or does she look like a strung out DSK with a wig?

  22. 22
    Posted by Guy who sees the resemblance | June 28, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Is it just me or does she look like a strung out DSK with a wig?

  23. 23
    Posted by Guy who sees the resemblance | June 28, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Is it just me or does she look like a strung out DSK with a wig?

  24. 24
    Posted by Guy who sees the resemblance | June 28, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Is it just me or does she look like a strung out DSK with a wig?

  25. 25
    Posted by Guy who sees the resemblance | June 28, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Is it just me or does she look like a strung out DSK with a wig?

  26. 26
    Posted by PasteSpecialFormats | June 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    What about an over/under on her hotness at 7.5 years of age?

    -J Epstein

  27. 27
    Posted by PasteSpecialFormats | June 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    What about an over/under on her hotness at 7.5 years of age?

    -J Epstein

  28. 28
    Posted by PasteSpecialFormats | June 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    What about an over/under on her hotness at 7.5 years of age?

    -J Epstein

  29. 29
    Posted by PasteSpecialFormats | June 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    What about an over/under on her hotness at 7.5 years of age?

    -J Epstein

  30. 30
    Posted by PasteSpecialFormats | June 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    What about an over/under on her hotness at 7.5 years of age?

    -J Epstein

  31. 31
    Posted by PasteSpecialFormats | June 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    What about an over/under on her hotness at 7.5 years of age?

    -J Epstein

  32. 32
    Posted by PasteSpecialFormats | June 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    What about an over/under on her hotness at 7.5 years of age?

    -J Epstein

  33. 33
    Posted by Seaman Bodine | June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    wow dana carvey sure looks weird there

  34. 34
    Posted by Seaman Bodine | June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    wow dana carvey sure looks weird there

  35. 35
    Posted by Seaman Bodine | June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    wow dana carvey sure looks weird there

  36. 36
    Posted by Seaman Bodine | June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    wow dana carvey sure looks weird there

  37. 37
    Posted by Seaman Bodine | June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    wow dana carvey sure looks weird there

  38. 38
    Posted by Seaman Bodine | June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    wow dana carvey sure looks weird there

  39. 39
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Sofitel, lights off, accordion player in the corner, me covered in brown shoe polisher, her dressed in a fat suit forcing herself onto me …

  40. 40
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Sofitel, lights off, accordion player in the corner, me covered in brown shoe polisher, her dressed in a fat suit forcing herself onto me …

  41. 41
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Sofitel, lights off, accordion player in the corner, me covered in brown shoe polisher, her dressed in a fat suit forcing herself onto me …

  42. 42
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Sofitel, lights off, accordion player in the corner, me covered in brown shoe polisher, her dressed in a fat suit forcing herself onto me …

  43. 43
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Sofitel, lights off, accordion player in the corner, me covered in brown shoe polisher, her dressed in a fat suit forcing herself onto me …

  44. 44
    Posted by Dirk Diggler | June 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    She has the complexion of George Hamilton, the warm sensuality of Khrushchev and the sexy sassiness of Mitterand…harass me any day Madame.
     
    Guy who likes a strong woman and a studded collar

  45. 45
    Posted by Dirk Diggler | June 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    She has the complexion of George Hamilton, the warm sensuality of Khrushchev and the sexy sassiness of Mitterand…harass me any day Madame.
     
    Guy who likes a strong woman and a studded collar

  46. 46
    Posted by Dirk Diggler | June 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    She has the complexion of George Hamilton, the warm sensuality of Khrushchev and the sexy sassiness of Mitterand…harass me any day Madame.
     
    Guy who likes a strong woman and a studded collar

  47. 47
    Posted by Dirk Diggler | June 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    She has the complexion of George Hamilton, the warm sensuality of Khrushchev and the sexy sassiness of Mitterand…harass me any day Madame.
     
    Guy who likes a strong woman and a studded collar

  48. 48
    Posted by Dirk Diggler | June 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    She has the complexion of George Hamilton, the warm sensuality of Khrushchev and the sexy sassiness of Mitterand…harass me any day Madame.
     
    Guy who likes a strong woman and a studded collar

  49. 49
    Posted by Dirk Diggler | June 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    She has the complexion of George Hamilton, the warm sensuality of Khrushchev and the sexy sassiness of Mitterand…harass me any day Madame.
     
    Guy who likes a strong woman and a studded collar

  50. 50
    Posted by Dirk Diggler | June 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    She has the complexion of George Hamilton, the warm sensuality of Khrushchev and the sexy sassiness of Mitterand…harass me any day Madame.
     
    Guy who likes a strong woman and a studded collar

  51. 51
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I wish that she’d remember her synchronize swimming training and smile a little more.

  52. 52
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I wish that she’d remember her synchronize swimming training and smile a little more.

  53. 53
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I wish that she’d remember her synchronize swimming training and smile a little more.

  54. 54
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I wish that she’d remember her synchronize swimming training and smile a little more.

  55. 55
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I wish that she’d remember her synchronize swimming training and smile a little more.

  56. 56
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I wish that she’d remember her synchronize swimming training and smile a little more.

  57. 57
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I wish that she’d remember her synchronize swimming training and smile a little more.

  58. 58
    Posted by InfiniteGuest | June 28, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Stuff white people like.

  59. 59
    Posted by Houston Secure | June 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    The face one makes when a lemon is forcefully inserted into their vagina?

  60. 60
    Posted by Also A Guest | June 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I bet she would. The French have a great track-record of firmly standing their ground against other European countries over the last 100 years……

    The title nails it though. The French certainly “take no prisons”. Although that fact certainly loses a bit of it’s bravado when you consider the reason they historically haven’t taken prisoners is more a matter of inability, than a matter of policy.

  61. 61
    Posted by ExtraOrdinaryPopularDelusions | June 28, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Oh, I’ll start!

    Kenny G
    Daytona 500
    Slap bracelets
    Wiser, older, but non-threatening black sergeant
    Pools
    Any combat involving an inferior MiG
    Salt water taffy
    Floral print
    Trucks
    Mild seasoning
    Boats
    CHEESE PLATTERS HELL YES

  62. 62
    Posted by Confucius | June 28, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    She went on to say that she will draw a line in the sand as inflexible and easy to work around as the Maginot Line

  63. 63
    Posted by Anonymous | June 28, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    The French will wave the White Flag as always

    Viva la failure

  64. 64
    Posted by Church Lady Fan | June 28, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    So I wasn’t the only one who heard “Now isn’t that special” in his head immediately upon seeing that picture.

  65. 65
    Posted by InfiniteGuest | June 28, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Too soon.

  66. 66
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Why did they elect Valentino as IMF chief?

    -AIG Fashion / Face Recognition Quant

  67. 67
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Breakfast places
    Ultimate Frisbee
    Having their kids speak French
     

  68. 68
    Posted by Guest | June 28, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    But the flag will be Hermes

  69. 69
    Posted by Guesticles | June 28, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Does ze carpet match ze drapes?  Need around 10 ouzo bombs to get involved. 
    And rough trade is definitely on the prix fixe.

  70. 70
    Posted by Whodini | June 28, 2011 at 6:25 PM

        So as nightfall comes, the protestors in Greece hit the square and harass MCC with Green lights?      So I guess you could say…..”The Greeks come out at niggghht…..the Greeks come out at niiiiight”

  71. 71
    Posted by Mingus | June 28, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    nice to see martin short is getting work.

  72. 72
    Posted by Lawrence Jamieson | June 28, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    A poacher who shoots at rabbits may scare big game away. 

  73. 73
    Posted by Groundskeeper Willie | June 28, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    I believe the nom de guerre is Cheese Eatin’ Surrender Monkeys.

  74. 74
    Posted by Thurston Howell III | June 28, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    A little on the skinny side but I’d still grab those ears and ride her like my Harley.

  75. 75
    Posted by Anonymous | June 28, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I hope for her sake the Sofitel has attractive TV/AC repairmen.

  76. 76
    Posted by The_price_is_wrong_bitch | June 28, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    back door only

  77. 77
    Posted by Swallow my goo | June 28, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Nice Adam’s Apple…………..

  78. 78
    Posted by WallStreetFatCat | June 28, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    NOT UP IN HERE

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTEKGCFwGEs

  79. 79
    Posted by Anonymous | June 28, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Scotch

  80. 80
    Posted by Wahoo | June 28, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Oui, oui!!

    -Mexican dude

  81. 81
    Posted by Anonymous | June 28, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Zere is a man called Rene ze Knife; he owes me a favor and he is un magicien wiz a stilleto

  82. 82
    Posted by Ballsfrank | June 28, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Jesus, DSK looks terrible

  83. 83
    Posted by PCPolice | June 28, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I laughed, then examined your raycis motives. 

  84. 84
    Posted by The Bastille | June 28, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    “Take no prisons?” 

  85. 85
    Posted by ExtraOrdinaryPopularDelusions | June 28, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I hate scotch because when you’re out drinking you end up with a $150 bill and think to yourself, “WTF? For 3 drinks?”.

    I love scotch because when you’re at home drinking an entire bottle of scotch by yourself, you can always tell people it’s only because you’re saving so much money. 

  86. 86
    Posted by Guest | June 29, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Prisons are a bad investment. Unless they’re third world prison and you can sell bits of the prisoners to westerners.

  87. 87
    Posted by Guest | June 29, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Whole Foods
    Range Rovers
    Wearing Vineyard Vines at The Vineyard
    Prix Fixe dinner *with* wine pairing
    Cooking dinner the night after the cleaning people come
    Wearing babies as accessories
    Steven Colbert
    Pretending to like Obama (circa 2008)
    Pretending to care about the deficit (circa 2011)
    Saying “I heard about that on NPR”

  88. 88
    Posted by Guest | June 29, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Clearly you jest.

    – Corrections Corp. of America (CXW)

  89. 89
    Posted by Ксениа Чёмичёва | June 29, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    you

  90. 90
    Posted by Guest | June 29, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    For Sale:

    French Military Rifle

    Never been fired, slighly scratched from beign dropped, ky coated nozzle.

  91. 91
    Posted by guest | June 29, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    so happy to see you here, Xenia

  92. 92
    Posted by Brooklyn Bully | June 29, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    The IMF is on it’s wayt out, China is the kid with cash on the block and the military to enforce it’s rules. CNY bitchz!

  93. 93
    Posted by Anonymous | June 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I heard the music…I pulled myself up the stairs…and I saw you…and him…DANCING!

  94. 94
    Posted by Anonymous | June 29, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Don’t vorry Freddy; ve vill make you valk again or my name es not Doktor! [crack] Emil! [crack] Schauffhausen! [crack]… ze third! [crack]

  95. 95
    Posted by Anonymous | June 29, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I disagree wholeheartedly.  The French can definitely take a prison…

    - Le Bastille, Paris

  96. 96
    Posted by Anonymous | June 29, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Nom de rends

    - Jonah Goldberg

  97. 97
    Posted by Anonymous | June 29, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Is there a little Finkel is Einhorn going there?

  98. 98
    Posted by Starring Dana Carvey | June 29, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Wayne’s World – 3       In general release, coming to a theater near you!

  99. 99
    Posted by Ih8edjfkjr | June 29, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Smart choice for IMF head.  That role calls for someone that can impersonate an ostrich right now.

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