No, that says it all. Sad, though. Although we love our associations with the old France, we must face a painful fact: the current France is lost. No longer should France be considered an ally; no longer should France be considered part of the West; no longer should France be considered an active democracy.
I wouldn't count France out just yet.
There is a real chance that Sarko will be the next President, and he will make a difference. Sarko may be France's last hope for reform, and survival as an economically viable, productuve country, and trading power. Let's hope the French are smart enough to seize the opportunity.