[bruinbirdman]

"More recently, he has diluted his plan to replace only one departing civil servant in two in 2008, as a streamlining measure, to two in three. "

Sarko starts out with high demands. He will only replace 1/2 the departing civil servants. As a concession to the commies, he relents and will replace 2 of 3. That was probably his goal in the first place. Meantime, the commies save face by claiming a concession.

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[J Aguilar]

Millions of privileged on strike paralizing the country and marching down the streets shouting, whilst the much poorer people that is paying for such privileges try to reach their workplace because they cannot afford to lose a single day....

This is Europe, the place where the Ancient Regime evolved into Socialism.