Place your bets: France 2017

So....we're almost there. The French Election is on May 7th. Latest polling still shows Macron well in front of Le Pen:

I voted for Le Pen. My reasons are thus.

It seems to be how things are going. (IE Trump, Brexit.)

He has 2 last names and they sound more French than the other guy.

I got to use the word thus.

FYI, you should totally choose to go down over the Canadian side of the falls, if forced to make that choice.  People have actually survived that, including a little boy in a life jacket. If you have something that enables you to rise to the surface despite the weight and power of the water, you stand a fighting chance.

The American falls have huge jagged rocks at the bottom. You will certainly die if you go over them.

So, actually -- there's absolutely a better choice.

-- Cass, born in Niagara Falls

ETA:

Psst...Vince.  Marine Le Pen is a woman.

ETA:

If you do choose to get swept over the Canadian Falls, do make sure you're wearing an excellent life jacket or a well-padded barrel of sufficient buoyancy to bring you back to the surface despite the pressure of the water (which is, of course, considerable).  You're also well-advised to diet down and not be very big (they think that the kid's small size was part of why he survived).  Finally, be sure there's a boat somewhere below the falls waiting to pick you up.  See, because if you get swept down river far enough, there's a seriously nasty whirlpool.  It tends to suck everything down and hold it for a while -- which is why bodies swept over the falls tend not to surface for weeks...way the hell down river in Lewiston or Youngstown.

If you choose to get swept over the American falls, just say goodbye.

The city of Niagara Falls is sad, but the falls and river are amazing.  If you want to stay somewhere pretty on the American side, consider a bed and breakfast in Lewiston or Youngstown, which are very pretty and quiet,  and  only a short drive from Niagara Falls.  Lewiston has some nice coffee shops and wine bars these days. If you want something livelier, of course, stay in Buffalo.

Wait.  What were we talking about?

You know, pup, that's a really good point about providing entertainment. Of course, the tourists on the Maid of the Mist will probably be able to catch a photo either way, but why not make as many people happy as possible?

All round, Don, the Canadian Falls are your best choice. You're welcome.

Before you wash over them to an almost certain watery death,  be sure to stop in Buffalo for a delicious beef on weck, or if you prefer, a tasty Ted's hot dog or some mouthwatering wings.

For the record, "beautifuler" is a wurd.