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France writes itself off as arrogant failure: New books see a country in decline
The Times ^
| September 26, 2003
| Charles Brumner
Posted on 09/29/2003 12:14:26 AM PDT by Timesink
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To: WRhine
Has Socialism worked anywhere...EVER? Yes. But only in voluntary communal enclaves that have access to the benefits of the outside, capitalistic world.
I doubt Sweden could survive as-is without being able to trade with capitalists.
To: Timesink
I literally came close to losing my lunch when I read that part.
To: Timesink
and a quality of life that remains the envy of the world.Seriously, does ANYONE envy France, much less "le monde"----I call it "Arrogance in Action."
To: Grampa Dave
No I don't work for one of these companies. I just don't think it's patriotic to screw over an American just to keep a few pennies (a few pennies he'll have to pay 50-75% tax on)out of a Frenchman's pocket. It's not short-sighted, it's about looking at who gets screwed and seeing that most of them are on this side of The Pond. If the product is made in France, the worker and the owner who pay the price probably both voted for Chiraq and hate the USA.
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09/29/2003 2:59:28 PM PDT
by
Mr. Silverback
(Free Republic--Heartland Values, Think Tank Intellect.)
To: Timesink
France, for all its undoubted glories, was suffering from a general irritation, frustration and demoralisation For all of it's undoubted glories? I'm still LOL about that line.
Socialism = Irritation, Frustration and Demoralisation. Just Think about it, Hellary Clintoon is a U.S Senator now and no one seems to care about that horrible fact.
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09/29/2003 3:07:04 PM PDT
by
Pagey
(Hillary Rotten is a Smug, Holier - Than - Thou Socialist)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl; seamole; Grampa Dave; BOBTHENAILER
France writes itself off as an arrogant failure.
Years after it was appallingly obvious to us.
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posted on
09/29/2003 6:06:12 PM PDT
by
PhilDragoo
(Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)
To: All
evening bump
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posted on
09/29/2003 8:23:53 PM PDT
by
Timesink
To: Timesink
Bump
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posted on
09/29/2003 8:57:58 PM PDT
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GOPJ
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Bump!
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