Despite a late attempt to scare the French people into voting for her and the French Socialist party by saying that violence would ensue if Sarkozy wins, Royal has failed.
I see Sarkozy as being a much better choice as he is not a Socialist and also wants to deal with the huge problem of immigration and Isamist violence in his country.
I am happy for Sarkozy and the French people, as I see this as a possible turning point for their nation. Anyone feel the same?
2007-05-06 05:04:19 · 16 answers · asked by Eric K 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Stephanie, thank you for addressing my question as a French citizen. I think that the problem many see with much of Europe is a horrible tradition of failed Socialist policies, paired with horrible passifism. When we saw your country being literally set on fire by Muslim youth, we could not understand how your govt would allow it. We also do not understand why your police do not enter Muslim neighborhoods for fear of their lives. I believe Sarkozy harkens back to a French of old, one that is not so afraid to fight if needed against those who would destroy it. In this, many of us support him. I hope this answers your question. Thank you.
2007-05-06 07:16:52 · update #1
He's certainly the better candidate - for France and for the US. Remember, however, that Jacques Chirac came to office speaking intelligently and specifically of the reforms needed to get France back into the first rank of nations and no substantive reforms (nada, zipola, fuhgeddaboudit!) were enacted under his administration.
It will be interesting to see how Sarkozy addresses France's predilection for making policy via street riots. It's truly hard to believe that at this late date the French can still indulge themselves this way.
In any event, Sarkozy is making most of the right sounds - let us wish him and the French people well as they try to turn the direction of their history towards the goals that the rest of the developed world are pursuing.
2007-05-06 07:10:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
Hey, they got the time wrong on the announcement. 20:00 CET is 19:00 GMT.
I don't like Sarkozy's abrupt manner, but he's definitely preferable to "Egolene".
Now the unions are pledged to revolt and challenge the election result, and want to have a "third round".
So I do not see any turning point happening soon. Although I saw Egolene's last-minute pronunciations of violent revolution as a scare tactic, it would not surprise me if farmers, hauliers and civil workers take to the streets and burn lots of stuff. They have always done that. Every time Chirac tried to introduce reforms they did it, and I give him credit for trying, but I was disappointed when he gave in time and time again. I just hope Sarkozy has nerves of steel and refuses to be intimidated by the anti-reform brigade.
2007-05-06 07:21:55 · answer #2 · answered by lesroys 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I picked up a Financial Times at Barnes and Noble while having a cup of coffee last night. Front page news: Sarkozy wins! Great news! Hopefully he will have enough stamina and political finesse to deal with the trade unions and phase them out of periodic hijacking of the French economy. Socialist supporters reacted with their usual angry rhetoric. Why wouldn't they? If pro-business reforms take root in France the angry free loaders will actually have to work for their piece of the pie. Viva capitalism! Viva France!
2007-05-08 02:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by Jay S 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Based on what I've read about him, yes I believe this is good for France and America. But I also don't expect he will be able to reverse decades of Socialist trends overnight. It will be a slow process and one that doubtless will leave some Frenchmen cold.
2007-05-06 07:30:25 · answer #4 · answered by mikey 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I am a moderate liberal, but I am also pleased with the result.
Now can the US learn how to run a decent election?
About two months from start to finish. A couple of debates.
No Supreme Court interference.
But, don't expect another Tony Blair in France.
Sarkozy opposes the war in Iraq.
He opposes, contrary to the Bush Administration, the inclusion of Tutkey in the EU.
No US 'lapdog' here. He is a Frenchman first.
2007-05-06 07:19:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋
Yes...anyone who can steer that leftist nitwit country more towards the center is a good thing for France and America. Royal is just a better looking Hillary Clinton.
2007-05-06 07:02:53 · answer #6 · answered by mr_white_theinsecureremf 2 · 11⤊ 3⤋
I'm very happy that Sarkozy has won. I wish him wisdom, and I wish France and its people the very best.
2007-05-06 07:01:33 · answer #7 · answered by Delray 3 · 10⤊ 2⤋
I'm kinda happy that he has won. I think he is going to be god for France and I hope he really does something about immigration becasue Europe is under attack from the Muslims.
2007-05-06 07:41:23 · answer #8 · answered by cynical 6 · 6⤊ 4⤋
Sarkozy will definetly put them on the right track.
2007-05-06 07:03:09 · answer #9 · answered by Serpico7 5 · 8⤊ 3⤋
I'm happy because of his great concern over global warming.
2007-05-07 11:59:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋