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The French Jimmy Carter?
I'm hearing on the news that Chirac made a speech (his first public appearance since the riots started) in which he said that France was in a malaise. No word if he was wearing a cardigan at the time, or beset by rabbits. Or what his daughter thought about the world situation.
Anyway, is it time for the French Ronald Reagan?
[Update at 9:15 PST]
Here's the link.
Posted by Rand Simberg at November 15, 2005 08:59 AM
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I wouldn't mind another US Ronald Reagan.
Posted by Leland at November 15, 2005 09:12 AM
I think they are prefering to compare him to a French Margaret Thatcher.
Posted by Daveon at November 15, 2005 10:26 AM
Notice the subtle "Nazi salute". Why do you suppose the BBC chose that picture?
Posted by K at November 15, 2005 11:41 AM
I'd be more impressed if Sarkozy had responded more decisively to the French riots. But maybe he's too hobbled by regulations and worked as effectively as he could. Still seems bad form to talk tough, and then react slowly to a riot situation as he apparently did.
Posted by Karl Hallowell at November 15, 2005 04:20 PM
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