June 2, 2005

'No' Votes in Europe Reflect Anger at National Leaders - New York Times

While the people may not believe it, the reality is that cradle to grave socialism's heyday has passed. Free market reforms are needed. The extent of these reforms is uncertain.

"The governing parties of the left and the right are saying the same things to their people: that painful, free-market economic reforms are the only path toward rejuvenation, more jobs, better futures. And the people, who have come to equate the idea of an expanded Europe with a challenge to cradle-to-grave social protections, are giving the same answer: We don't believe you."

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