(French idealism)
Nicolas Sarkozy isn’t an idealist, anyway. Tunisia was considered a safe destination for riot-control gear just as long as Nick’s good friend Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was in control.
This comes sort of late.
Sarkozy never connected easily with the French people, either. Le Temps des Cerises will hardly be his favorite song.
A rendition in French …
… and a few words about revolution and the gentle force of reason, plus the song again, by Wolf Biermann (video above).
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