One thing the conservative French party Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) does not have in common with American Republicans is an obsession with abstinence. In fact, the UMP is handing out condoms with the party logo on them to students currently on August vacation. The party is also giving away flip-flops that leave the UMP logo on the sand as you walk.

We find it odd that the conservative party would spend so much money trying to attract students and young people, as they generally are a demographic less receptive to conservative ideals. However, we do give props to the UMP for handing out condoms, and hope that the trend of conservative politicians encouraging safer sex will spread to the rest of Europe and across the Atlantic.

France Campaign Trail Paved With Condoms [AP]