http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7951949.stm
A lot of people like to poke fun at the French for constantly protesting. We tend to think it is entirely because they are lazy bitches, incapable of working hard. Hell there have been some posts about this laziness before. I also have a friend who did EAP in Switzerland two years back and he told me that one of the professors emphasized that they must turn in HW no matter what or they will not pass; he later asked, "why did you make such a point about that? Isn't it obvious that you need to do HW?" and the professor told him jokingly, "A lot of the French Kids tend to think that simply showing up to every class entitles them an A". I can't claim to know the truth, although I think the truth is that some French work hard, and some are lazy bitches. Much like any other country.
However, when it comes to politics, they are willing to take a LOT more action against their government than we are. I see ourselves as more lazy within this regard - we will bitch, yet when it comes to go out, protest, and actually come through with actions a lot of us entirely fall short.
At least when they bitch, even if you don't agree with why they are bitching, they follow through with it. IMO that is one of the most important methods to ensure that the government is paying attention to the social welfare of the people --> make the govt hurt by by striking and crippling services (This tactic doesn't work in very many 3rd world countries however...because the governments do not fully rely on the people). Isn't that what democracy is supposed to be? Isn't that what vigilance is about?
I can't say I agree or disagree (French politics isn't my focus) but coming out in force against their government until they are satisfied is definitely one quality I wish we had. Repub, Demo or 3rd party...I think we just like to talk than actually take action
A lot of people like to poke fun at the French for constantly protesting. We tend to think it is entirely because they are lazy bitches, incapable of working hard. Hell there have been some posts about this laziness before. I also have a friend who did EAP in Switzerland two years back and he told me that one of the professors emphasized that they must turn in HW no matter what or they will not pass; he later asked, "why did you make such a point about that? Isn't it obvious that you need to do HW?" and the professor told him jokingly, "A lot of the French Kids tend to think that simply showing up to every class entitles them an A". I can't claim to know the truth, although I think the truth is that some French work hard, and some are lazy bitches. Much like any other country.
However, when it comes to politics, they are willing to take a LOT more action against their government than we are. I see ourselves as more lazy within this regard - we will bitch, yet when it comes to go out, protest, and actually come through with actions a lot of us entirely fall short.
At least when they bitch, even if you don't agree with why they are bitching, they follow through with it. IMO that is one of the most important methods to ensure that the government is paying attention to the social welfare of the people --> make the govt hurt by by striking and crippling services (This tactic doesn't work in very many 3rd world countries however...because the governments do not fully rely on the people). Isn't that what democracy is supposed to be? Isn't that what vigilance is about?
I can't say I agree or disagree (French politics isn't my focus) but coming out in force against their government until they are satisfied is definitely one quality I wish we had. Repub, Demo or 3rd party...I think we just like to talk than actually take action
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