France writes itself off as arrogant failure: New books see a country in decline

The Times ^ | September 26, 2003 | Charles Brumner

[Calvin Locke]

Has Socialism worked anywhere...EVER?

Yes. But only in voluntary communal enclaves that have access to the benefits of the outside, capitalistic world.

I doubt Sweden could survive as-is without being able to trade with capitalists.

[stands2reason]

I literally came close to losing my lunch when I read that part.

[stands2reason]

and a quality of life that remains the envy of the world.

Seriously, does ANYONE envy France, much less "le monde"----I call it "Arrogance in Action."

[Mr. Silverback]

No I don't work for one of these companies. I just don't think it's patriotic to screw over an American just to keep a few pennies (a few pennies he'll have to pay 50-75% tax on)out of a Frenchman's pocket. It's not short-sighted, it's about looking at who gets screwed and seeing that most of them are on this side of The Pond. If the product is made in France, the worker and the owner who pay the price probably both voted for Chiraq and hate the USA.

[Pagey]

France, for all its undoubted glories, was suffering from a general “irritation, frustration and demoralisation”

For all of it's undoubted glories? I'm still LOL about that line.

Socialism = Irritation, Frustration and Demoralisation. Just Think about it, Hellary Clintoon is a U.S Senator now and no one seems to care about that horrible fact.

[PhilDragoo]

France writes itself off as an arrogant failure.

Years after it was appallingly obvious to us.

[Timesink]

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[GOPJ]

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[windchime]

Bump!