Gawain 0 #1 April 22, 2007 So, it's on to a run-off between a center-right who will probably advocate working more than 35 hours/week, versus a socialist, who's trailing in the polls, but may maintain the status quo, at the expense of attaining a bit too much "authority"... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6582007.stm I've never been to France, so my observations are truly "outside-looking-at" ...not even "in"... It seems to me that the society is facing a real choice, unemployment has been hanging around 9%+/- for much of the past several years, and the GDP isn't growing beyond inflation and immigration policies are still festering after all those riots a couple years ago. I don't see status quo improving things.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ErricoMalatesta 0 #2 April 22, 2007 Right or left wing capitalism, Eany-meany-miney-mo.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #3 April 22, 2007 Quote Right or left wing capitalism, Eany-meany-miney-mo.. Woah! That's what I'd call the pure insider knowledge dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ErricoMalatesta 0 #4 April 22, 2007 Quote Quote Right or left wing capitalism, Eany-meany-miney-mo.. Woah! That's what I'd call the pure insider knowledge I guess I am stuck thinking in terms of the big picture... Which way will France go? Im no expert on the political climate of France but they seem to have a fairly rich conservative old money feel so the old guy probably has it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #5 April 22, 2007 Quote but they seem to have a fairly rich conservative old money feel huh???? You realize that overall, France is one of the most socialist place in the western world?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #6 April 22, 2007 QuoteWhich way will France go? Im no expert on the political climate of France but they seem to have a fairly rich conservative old money feel so the old guy probably has it. You missed the target completely. They have one of the largest welfare/entitlement programs in the modern world.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #7 April 22, 2007 I dunno, but it will be unwashed, stinky, and have a strange desire for foie gras.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #8 April 23, 2007 Sarkozy is probably going to take this one. Royal has very little reserves to the left, and I doubt she will get much of the center right vote. Sarkozy will probably get most of the center right vote, as well as most of the extreme right vote. If nothing else, whoever wins will be a political newcomer, which is very much welcome as far as I am concerned. The traditional left, which use to pride itself in being forward thinking, has become more reactionary than the right. France does need changes, and some radical ones. I personally like the character of Royal much more than Sarkozy, but would be concerned that should she be elected, she might have her hands tied on certain issues due to some of her electorate. Sarkozy: economically I do agree with some of his views. But although I also agree on some of the issues he points out, I do have major disagreements as to the remedies needed. But having new faces is certainly a welcome change in my opinion. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ErricoMalatesta 0 #9 April 23, 2007 QuoteQuoteWhich way will France go? Im no expert on the political climate of France but they seem to have a fairly rich conservative old money feel so the old guy probably has it. You missed the target completely. They have one of the largest welfare/entitlement programs in the modern world. They also have a rich conservative right and have been cool with Chirac for about ten years now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #10 April 23, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteWhich way will France go? Im no expert on the political climate of France but they seem to have a fairly rich conservative old money feel so the old guy probably has it. You missed the target completely. They have one of the largest welfare/entitlement programs in the modern world. They also have a rich conservative right and have been cool with Chirac for about ten years now. Being rich doesn't equal being conservative. For someone who just said they don't know much about the political climate of France, how do you draw that conclusion? President Chirac was re-elected (it was a rout) over right-wing Le Pen in 2002. During his whole time as president, he managed to maintain an identity for France in foreign affairs, but did virtually nothing for domestic reforms. http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Frances-Chirac-wont-seek-reelection/2007/03/12/1173548055051.htmlSo I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #11 April 23, 2007 Quote she might have her hands tied you say that like it's a bad thing Segolène will also have a big part of Front National electors with her. As many said : we're in deep problems, so let's go straight into the wall.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
