Remember when Sarkozy was elected in France? Photos all over the media! Now that Hollande &

[dmosh42]

the Socialist have been elected, there's hardly a peep in the American media. Hmmm, looks like limits to the racketeering, like CEOs not being able to get what they want and a more fair tax system. Something we need but don't have a smart enough population to achieve?

[slackmaster]

1. Duh. Obviously Sarkozy has something that Hollande lacks.

A photogenic and famous wife.

[JustAnotherGen]

3. He wasn't with Carla

When he was elected - he was with Cecile. A stunning woman in her own right.

Buuut - I do find the silence deafening.

[Wellstone ruled]

2. The real story is,the Socalist Party now controls every office in

every province and town in France. That's what is scaring the US press and the big Money creeps. All the big tax breaks on France's rich are in the process of be reversed. 1%ers scared sh*tless,even the Willard.

[dmosh42]

4. That is the point of my post!

[Marr]

5. I remember it was widely acclaimed here as a "sign of things to come".

Of course, now the elections don't mean anything in particular. Move along. Nothing to see here.