2007-05-08 01:06:52 · 11 answers · asked by Jeremy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
The impression I've gotten is that Sarkozy's election had more to do with domestic policy and less to do with France's relationship with America. (Apologies to my fellow Americans, but the world doesn't always revolve around us!)
It seems to have become obvious that there are serious problems with how the French economy is regulated that could jeopardize France's position in the world and even within the EU.
The labor laws that guarantee so much security and quality of life are allowing other EU countries to vastly outperform France in terms of growth in GDP, while driving France's best, brightest and most ambitious overseas in search of better opportunities. Like it or not, France must now compete on the global stage.
Royale basically just offered more of the same, which is basically just a slow decline and death on the world market. I think the majority of Frenchmen have finally realized the same thing the British did in the '80s: the post-WWII socialist policy is a dead-end.
Let's hope they have the courage to follow through; it won't be easy but I think it will lead to a much stronger Republic in the end, which is in the whole world's interest.
2007-05-08 02:11:25 · answer #1 · answered by Geoff 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the three-4 considerable applicants are patently all very diverse, so that's an thrilling contest, and one that may not likely impact the european, nor uk relatives very lots in the long term. If I had my way, the fist around of balloting might provide each and each voter the possibility to grant each and each candidate factors out of ten, that are then extra up, and the run off election is to encompass the main suitable 4 applicants, in six around robin clashes: A or B (tick certainly one of two bins); A or C; A or D; B of C; B or D; C or D. this variety, the winner of the election will get carry of help from over 50% of the human beings (and the all people is given far extra determination than under the present 2 finalists device)
2016-10-15 02:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jeremy,
Is it really a victory ?
Je ne pense pas.
Mais
Oh back into English, It is of no concern to me, as life in the country and cities go on undisturbed, in fine French fashion.
Most people will not be bothered that Nick has adopted the role.
The grapes will still grow, he will be the usual thorn in the ar*e in the EU, my favourite bar in Paris will continue, I will still be served underdone pigeon, Ghastly.
Anyway, Sarkozy as a name does not sound to me a French name to start with.
It sounds like a wooly hat that you could put over mulled wine.
So my opinion is that I don't really give a tuppeny whatnot.
Nothing will really change.
Bob
2007-05-08 04:37:11 · answer #3 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am totally dissapointed that Sarkozy was elected as president of France..I am sure that he won't bring any good changes,on the contrary...We are already seeing how French react to the fact that he was elected president an dunfortunately things mighht get worst...
2007-05-08 02:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by Tinkerbell05 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
More of the same. Royale would have brought
third way style social and economic reforms.
Obviously, the rich and aristocratic there have
had their way and will manage to maintain the
status quo. I believe this is why they experienced
riots after the election. The lower income citizens
there are letting out their fustrations. I feel for them.
2007-05-08 01:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by Standing Stone 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's too soon to tell. It does suggest that the French people want more security and as much strength in a leader as possible, without going with a LePen sort of man.
2007-05-08 01:13:43 · answer #6 · answered by sksogang 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simply amazing that a person can get elected to lead a foreign country, immediately declares a deep bond of friendship with America and the liberals see it as a bad thing.
Why does it seem that liberals are only pleased when America is being bashed?
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2007-05-08 01:15:19 · answer #7 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think bush was able to show sarkozy how to rig the voting machines just like he did here for both elections
2007-05-08 01:17:58 · answer #8 · answered by auntie s 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My feeling is that the French people are worried about where their immigration policy is taking them and they want it fixed.
2007-05-08 01:17:40 · answer #9 · answered by Ted T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a disgrace. France have hit a new low and have shown the world that they don't care.
2007-05-08 04:16:33 · answer #10 · answered by Micheal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋