…France, which is in the throes of dealing with the economic fallout related to “enjoying” several decades of exactly the type of programs we’re debating here, is finding herself in the unenviable position of having to overhaul everything from retirement ages, to dealing with massive unfunded pension liabilities, to increasing working week hours.
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Are we any different? At least the French got to enjoy a more egalitarian society, and it’s entirely possible that their problems will end up looking rather tame compared to what lies ahead for us (IMHO).[/quote]
CAR: You got me there. I cannot disagree with a 35 hour working week, a full month’s vacation in the South of France in August, and retiring with a generous benefits package at 60. Plus, some of the best cuisine in the world and beautiful women named Lysette and Danielle thick on the ground.
For the record, I was not singling the French out, as Brian implied, but rather pointing out that their model was creaking heavily and about to go “boom”.
