If americans had any sense, France would be their role model.
would be??! The french are full of fear and disgust and bigotry.I agree that fear and hatred - the prime emotions of americans - are similar.
Good lord man, that empire, such as it was, is ancient history - little or no relevancy now. I was referring to the lifestyle of the average Frenchman compared to the average american.
Althhough of course aggregate GDP growth is an almost meaningless figure in terms of the quality of life of the worker (distribution matters more), I think you need to look at
per capita GDP growth. In France, with very little population growth, a GDP growth of 1.4% per year is plenty. The US population grows by around 1% per year, so one should subtract about 1% from US GDP growth when comparing it to European growth rates.
Not really an important figure if the welfare state is generous enough.
Hah! Good for him!
Why on earth would they want to 'integrate into the world economy' if it means their own impoverishment?
What garbage. You will swallow anything your betters tell you, worker.
Yes, because they understand that the purpose of 'globalization' is making the share of production given to the working class even smaller. In other words, a politically imposed increase in inequality is being masked by the ridiculous mantra of 'globalization'.
At least their culture is pleasant. The american one is a disgusting misery.
Of course, that is because French workers understand what is going on under the guise of 'globalization', and you do not. You are a typical american worker, angus.
So why doesn't this monstrous american empire die? The same fine Vietnamese defeated the US immediately afterward.
My comments referred to France itself, not the long lost empire, and made a comparison between the miserable lifestyles of the average american worker and his unlivable culture, and the relatively pleasant situation of a similar person in France.
