France
France
When you socialist friends mention Europe as what they want this country to be, remind them that France is an absolute shit show.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
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“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
France
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
France
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
France
Still better than the 67 in the Us.Leisher wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:39 pm Democratic Socialism is working so well that the French are adding another two years to their retirement age.
It's not me, it's someone else.
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Tell that to their citizens.TheCatt wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 5:03 pmStill better than the 67 in the Us.Leisher wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:39 pm Democratic Socialism is working so well that the French are adding another two years to their retirement age.
We should have awesome retirement here, but I'll give you three guesses on why we don't.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
France
I just discovered Cabo San Lucas would be a great place to retire to.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
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In your mind, probably.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
France
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
France
To contrast France's work ethic, South Korea was going to expand their work week to 69 hours.
Backlash kept that from happening and they're still at 52 hours...
Backlash kept that from happening and they're still at 52 hours...
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
France
So, uh, will there even be a France anymore by the end of 2023?
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
France
New French law will allow police to use your phone's camera.
George Orwell is somewhere screaming, "I fucking told you!!!"
George Orwell is somewhere screaming, "I fucking told you!!!"
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
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Orwell never imagined it would be voluntary.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
France
He had too much faith in humanity. Loki was right:
Is not this simpler? Is this not your natural state? It's the unspoken truth of humanity that you crave subjugation.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
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Erryone carrying an Apple logo does, that's for damned sure.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
France
Macron dissolves their Parliament and calls for snap elections.
Long story short: Far right candidates are kicking everyone else's asses and his party barely trends above the socialists. This move is essentially a Hail Mary to stay in power or he gets to walk early.
If you're worried about extreme far right policies, know this:
Left takes power, thinks it's a referendum from the public to do anything they want. A few years later, they take things WAY too far and the public votes right. Right takes power, thinks it's a referendum from the public to do anything they want. A few years later, they take things WAY too far and the public votes left. Repeat forever.
Long story short: Far right candidates are kicking everyone else's asses and his party barely trends above the socialists. This move is essentially a Hail Mary to stay in power or he gets to walk early.
If you're worried about extreme far right policies, know this:
We know how this goes though...An Élysée source close to Macron, who asked to remain anonymous, told CNN the predicted results showed there is a “republican majority” in France made up of those who “don’t agree with the far-right ideas.”
Left takes power, thinks it's a referendum from the public to do anything they want. A few years later, they take things WAY too far and the public votes right. Right takes power, thinks it's a referendum from the public to do anything they want. A few years later, they take things WAY too far and the public votes left. Repeat forever.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell