[PEN-L:10991] The PEN/PKT Challenge

["Max B. Sawicky" <maxsaw@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Colleagues,

You have been called to Paris to advise the new
socialist/communist parliamentary coalition.
It now falls to you to propose how to implement
your untested ideas.  Obvious constraints include:
the deficiencies of working class political organization,
the uncooperativeness of other European governments
(in varying degrees), and "Globalization."

My question is, what are your policy priorities,
particularly with regard to employment, wages,
taxes, public spending, trade, and fiscal policy?

Which way do you steer France, given the current
context of debate on unification, neo-liberalism,
etc.?  You may assume any optimistic scenario
of associated political mobilization you wish,
though it would help to make such assumptions
explicit.  But I'm really interested in your policy
advice, starting from square one (today).

I will be sole judge, subject to advice from hand-
picked cronies and unsolicited kibbitzing.  All
offers of bribery will be given sincere consideration.
Best answer gets a free beer with me at the Ha' Penny
Lion (across the street from EPI). Second prize is two
free beers.

Put up or shut up, and have a nice day.

Waiting for leadership,

MBS

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