[Cincinna]

In a 1 1/2 hour interview on French television, Thursday evening, President Sarkozy explained the debt crisis to the French people in a calm, masterful way. He showed true leadership, and stayed completely above the political fray. His Socialist rivals who underestimate Sarko, do so at their own peril.

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[arrogantsob]

This is part of the price of handling Greek debt. There will be no European growth to bring the US out of the doldrums.

[Cincinna]

The Socialist controlled left wing media and blogs are foaming at the mouth with rage against Sarko tonight.
That’s how you can tell he hit a home run: FEAR! they are in total panic.
No notes, no TOTUS, just Sarko and two reporters fir an hour and a half unscripted. Imagining the totally in command Sarko debating the finger in the wind Milquetoast François Hollande make me anxious for the debates to begin!

[padre35]

Economically speaking, France will be in the doldrums for the coming yr, Sarko is doing what he must but whether French voters see it the same way remains to be seen.