http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6631813.stm

This will usher in a new age for Europe. With Atlanticist executives in the three msot influential nations in the EU, the proposed free trade area will likely go ahead sooner than thought. Sarkozy is good for America as well this is b/c of his beliefs in the merits of the American economic system and the belief that America and France should be close.

The direction of the EU will also needed to be taken into account as the German President and Sarkozy are both very keen to restart the EU constituion much to the dismay of the British it must be said.

This new president is really what France needs.

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Maybe France won't suck as much anymore.

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It's funnt to hear the local libbies get all spluttery and spitty trying to claim he's not a conservative.

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Haha, yeah. Especially since he's practically 2-steps away from a Fascist! I'm glad they have a pro-American President now though. Unfortunately it won't be too much of a change...Seeing as Prime Minister holds most of the power in France.

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Which is clearly why Charles Schumer likes that he won....
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe...ion/index.html

As has been pointed out, a conservative in France is a bit like a moderate Democrat here.

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A dumb oft-repeated falsism someone slipped into your brain, w/o filtration.

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Protectionism, anti war

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3673102.stm

Who admires a socialist Tony Blair.

So much for Sarkozy the Republican.

hey ashley, was Chirac up to his elbow or wrist into the UNFFO scandal?

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And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

Some other details from Ashley's link:

1. Supports having the state help Muslims build mosques.

2. Strong protectionist policies, even as he wants to introduce more competition within the French economy.

Plus there's this:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6357899.stm

1. Would eliminate homelessness within two years.

2. Retain state pensions.

3. Raise taxes on pollutants.

4. Simplify (but not eliminate) farm subsidies.

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