Thread: It Begins Again in France

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When Jacques Rene Chirac was elected, he had dreamed of leading France to great economic prosperity, but was halted by the socialists and unions. Caring more for popularity, he surrendered to the left. Now Sarkosy has a choice, defeat the unions or allow France to continue suffering in one of Europe's most fragile economies.

A 24-hour strike by public transport workers across France has left the country with drastically reduced train, bus and metro services.

Trade unions held nationwide strikes aiming to protect a pension system that offers them special privileges.



he 24-hour strikes - which began on Wednesday evening - are the biggest test so far of President Sarkozy's reform package. He argues that the "special" pension systems, which are enjoyed by half a million rail, energy and other workers, are a relic of the past.

Be interesting to see whether he can face them down, Thatcher-style...

I hope he can. I wish we had a Thatcher.

Originally Posted by Migi e!

I hope he can. I wish we had a Thatcher.

Her name will be Hillary.

Originally Posted by Shadowman

Her name will be Hillary.

Hillary Clinton isn't fit to wipe Maggies nose.

Originally Posted by Migi e!

Hillary Clinton isn't fit to wipe Maggies nose.

...bitter, bitter... Man, are you going to be pissed off if she becomes president...

Originally Posted by Shadowman

...bitter, bitter... Man, are you going to be pissed off if she becomes president...

Hilary Clinton would be marching in the streets with the
union.

She would most likely defend them by saying the special
medical benefits afforded the teamsters should not be re-
duced- but rather held up as a standard and extended to
the entire nation.

Better that there be unions than letting corporation run rough-shod over the workers at every opportunity.

Originally Posted by Shadowman

...bitter, bitter... Man, are you going to be pissed off if she becomes president...

No, i won't be pissed off IF she should get the presidency & would even afford her the same respect as president as I have all, that doesn't mean I would agree with everything she would do. I would however, be very cautious of my personal freedoms & safety.

Originally Posted by Migi e!

No, i won't be pissed off IF she should get the presidency & would even afford her the same respect as president as I have all, that doesn't mean I would agree with everything she would do. I would however, be very cautious of my personal freedoms & safety.

Yeah, right. We'll see if you and Conservative actually do as you say. I bet neither of you do. It'll be bitch, bitch, bitch...