Nickname: For reality sakes

Review: The fact is globlization is an entity made up by fat corprorations to avoid taxes and laws that protect the employees. Seeing what I see here in north america, if I were french and a politician said those words "global market" the guilitine would be employed hastily. Our north american citizens need to follow Frances lead and demand accountability from our politicians, to behave in the best intrest in the country and people they represent. AND TO punish corporations that want to exploit our labor markets and natural resources with out invest anything in return. Otherwise it's facism. Bar any corporation from our markets and resources if they behave contrary to the well being of our citizens.

Date reviewed: Oct 20, 2007 6:47 AM

Nickname: Kiko_Paris

Review: As a French citizen, I am disgusted by my own country's incapacity to reform itself and accept the realities of today's global market. Ironically, the same people who protested to have this law withdrawn will be those who will most suffer from the consequences of France's broken economy. Well-educated people will always find their way out in France or through expatriation. But by holding firm to their ancestral privileges, the mid and low classes will pay the price for their stubbornness... I should be glad to say that these self-centric persons, unions and so on eventually deserve what they will get, but instead I'm horrified to see my beloved country falling to pieces. After the 35-hours week, this is just another example that the French people have lost contact with market reality. -Hey France, you're sinking!? -Vat arrr we sinking aboute?

Date reviewed: Apr 28, 2006 10:26 AM

Nickname: Mariannacompleto

Review: I believe that the French government has not grasped the extent of the tension in the country. It is very important to succeed in finding constructive solutions to respond to the real anxieties of young people. It will be very difficult keeping the social balance jeopardizing the young citizens. That will endanger the economy and will compromise the best principles of "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité!"

Date reviewed: Apr 19, 2006 7:12 PM

Nickname: Teejay

Review: Alas, the power of the people will prevail. Disregard France's inability to reform, at least the politicians listen to its citizens (informed or not). Bush can learn a thing from Chirac by admitting defeat.

Date reviewed: Apr 11, 2006 6:13 PM

Nickname: econguy

Review: Let them join the Latin Americans (sans Chile) in economic decline. Maybe it will lighten the load on commodity price pressures. We can pick up the global trade pieces later, after the French return from holiday.

Date reviewed: Apr 11, 2006 5:15 PM

Nickname: m.duforest

Review: Sooner or later reailty will prevail and a strong leader backed by the silent majority will tell the unions and the students enough is enough.

Date reviewed: Apr 11, 2006 2:59 PM

Nickname: Mohan

Review: France is run by a bunch of jokers. As companies globalize, they will move their jobs to where they get more value for their money. With this, France is going to lose out to China and India. I will not be surprised if by 2020, France is out of the G8.

Date reviewed: Apr 11, 2006 5:31 AM

Nickname: Jad

Review: Ever since President Chirac's assumption of power, I have felt that he was trying to revive France's position as a superpower. This is clear by his use of foreign policy in Europe, the Mideast, and some African countries. France however will never regain its glory days (not even partly) unless it becomes more competitive in the world economy. The last events show that President Chirac's political aspirations are still hindered by his people, who have a different perspective of life.

Date reviewed: Apr 11, 2006 2:31 AM

Nickname: This is funny!

Review: Those pesky French! How dare they ask that politicians be accountable! How dare they not follow the advice of foreign pundits! Really, we should do away with the voters, elections, and the like, which hinder real hopes of reform!

Date reviewed: Apr 11, 2006 1:13 AM

Nickname: arthur

Review: Once again, it's mob rule in France.

Date reviewed: Apr 10, 2006 9:07 PM