France is on my mind a lot this week. Well, all the time, really, but especially this week because I know that they're anxiously awaiting the outcome of our presidential elections. People - even some of my students and friends' children - are e-mailing me. I'm being interviewed on a French radio station just after midnight tonight. I can feel their energy.
Here's an e-mail I received yesterday, which I think sums up how the rest of the world looks at us:
"Day to day, hour to hour, I keep up with all the new coming from the States.
Here, all the medias are ready, all have their special correspondant in the US.
All my friends are passionate by these elections and I... I am so excited, I'm waiting for tomorrow, I am in a in a state of extreme nervousness.
As an historian, but above all as friend of America, I measure the historical aspect of these elections. I read so many articles and listen so many broadcasts...
If you do it , you re-become our direction to follow, an example to France who (claims) to be the nation of human rights.
There is a special election evening in Amiens tomorrow. I'll be there waiting for your news.
If Barack wins I open the Champagne. If he loses, I drown my sorrow in alcohol.
I think France is waiting warmly and strongly for this incredible event to find back "son amie de toujours."
hugs and kisses my friends
Phil
So, dear readers, your vote (however you choose to cast it) is important not only to our country, but to the whole world. Vote well.
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