Eric, do you think France has an identity crisis at the moment? Wanting to be part of Europe yet not risk giving up some of its traditions? The last time I heard the French "wanting their cake and eating it too" the person was beheaded...
Well, in fact I think the French model has come to an end. We wish we could keep up with our social benefits but we are not rich enough anymore to afford them.
This vote - and the previous one that lead to a boost of the right wing candidate shows our fear; by rejecting the constitution people also wish to to reject the threats: foreigners, competition from low labour cost countries, etc.
It's probably an illusion but it's understandable.
45-55 c'est une vraie baffe...
ReplyDeleteOui, on peut dire ça ! Mais c'est la démocratie et comme j'y suis autant attaché qu'à l'Europe...
ReplyDeleteEric, do you think France has an identity crisis at the moment? Wanting to be part of Europe yet not risk giving up some of its traditions? The last time I heard the French "wanting their cake and eating it too" the person was beheaded...
ReplyDeleteWell, in fact I think the French model has come to an end. We wish we could keep up with our social benefits but we are not rich enough anymore to afford them.
ReplyDeleteThis vote - and the previous one that lead to a boost of the right wing candidate shows our fear; by rejecting the constitution people also wish to to reject the threats: foreigners, competition from low labour cost countries, etc.
It's probably an illusion but it's understandable.