http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110007529
"Some longstanding conceits about the superiority of the French social model have gone up in flames. This model emphasizes 'solidarity' through high taxes, cossetted labor markets, subsidies to industry and farming, a 'Ministry for Social Cohesion,' powerful public-sector unions, an elaborate welfare state, and, inevitably, comparisons to the alleged viciousness of the Anglo-Saxon 'market' model. So by all means, let's do some comparing. "
