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A Revolution Is Possible; France mustn't forget the secret of past glory--Economic Growth.(Cover story)
Byline: MacShane, a Labour M.P., was Britain's Europe minister until 2005.
The 18th-century French philosopher Diderot, visiting the Netherlands in 1773, reported that it "was more interested in getting richer than getting bigger." France, by contrast, has always been more obsessed with le rang --rank and status. Few French political leaders have realized that being rich equates to being powerful. President Jacques Chirac talked big but carried a small stick.
After 12 years in power, it is hard to credit him with a single memorable achievement.
Not so Tony Blair, who leaves office around the same time with a record in the history books. Blair ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, A Revolution Is Possible; France mustn't forget the secret of past...