[Cincinna]

The French you call “democrats” are at least honest enough to call themselves what they are, Socialists.

[Heartofsong83]

The left in France is much more extreme than the left in America though...most US Democrats would fit well in the Bayrou camp...

[Lancey Howard]

The French you call “democrats” are at least honest enough to call themselves what they are, Socialists.

Democrats, socialists - - same thing. But you do make a good point that French Democrats are apparently more honest than their American counterparts. Ask any American Democrat if he is a socialist and he will likely lie that he is not.

Regards,
LH