Forever Socialist

George Will cites some serious flaws in the French version of modern socialism. Although there is global hope that France will return to the fold of serious productive nations, Will thinks that their systemic issues with socialism may prevent true reform and progress. It seems like Hillary, Barack, John, and some of the commentors on this blog have French/European envy.

“One in four French workers is employed in the public sector, which devours 54 percent of GDP. (The U.S. percentage is about 34.) The fact that for 15 years France’s GDP and output per hour worked have been declining relative to those of Britain and the United States surely is related to the fact that 60 percent of the French respond positively to the word “bureaucrat.” American conservatives should seek happy harbingers elsewhere.”