Il a gagné!

Before I return to being a real person with schoolwork to do, a quick recap of the French election (photos and my own analysis later, I promise, when I find another opportunity to procrastinate).


Last night, François Hollande became the second socialist president of France. Au revoir, Sarkozy. It was an absolutely amazing moment. I was so happy and excite for France. Listening to the speeches of the politicians, they reminded that there is glory, importance, and integrity in being a Leftist, which the Democrats often forget. The international community seems to be a little confused with what to do with Hollande: on the one hand, some countries see France as an ally instead of an international police officer (superflic Sarkozy, au revoir), other are wary of what a socialist-minded world leader will do to the status quo (I'm talking to you, Mr. President, and you, Frau Bundeskanzlerin).


I went to Bastille to celebrate, and got impatient with waiting for Hollande. I left around 00:30, and I think he got there about a half hour later. Oh well. I had to catch the last metro. I did see my favorite, Ségolène Royal, Lionel Jospin, Manuel Valls, Arnaud Montebourg, Bertrand Delanoë, Jean-Michel Baylet (eh), and was made extremely uncomfortable by some overly attentive Turkish men, who didn't ever tell me their names, but kept asking to get a Coke with them. Nice.


Anyways. Sarko is leaving politics. And there's a socialist at l'Élysée. Not bad, France.