France is struggling with high unemployment closing in on the 10% mark, and a socialist welfare state contributing to high budget deficits.
France almost lost its AAA credit rating this year.
A presidential election is looming in 2012, and with the populace becoming disenchanted with the socialists, one could expect the right wing National Front party to do well.
Here is a link to an interview with Marine Le Pen on BBC Hardtalk.
Note that she is the daughter of Jean-Marie Le Pen, former leader of the NFP and her platform includes leaving the Euro.
France almost lost its AAA credit rating this year.
A presidential election is looming in 2012, and with the populace becoming disenchanted with the socialists, one could expect the right wing National Front party to do well.
Here is a link to an interview with Marine Le Pen on BBC Hardtalk.
Note that she is the daughter of Jean-Marie Le Pen, former leader of the NFP and her platform includes leaving the Euro.
Court OKs immunity for telecoms in wiretap case
ReplyDeleteA federal appeals court has ruled as constitutional a law giving telecommunications companies legal immunity for helping the government with its email and telephone eavesdropping program.
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-12-court-oks-immunity-telecoms-wiretap.html
This seems to be a theme lately Bill. Ignore the constitution and make new laws to bring in a surveillance state.
ReplyDeleteThis next presidential election could be crucial for the liberty of our country.