The French economy is weak. Employers are afraid to hire since once hired, an employee is nearly impossible to get rid of. The Socialist system does not work. Germany and Belgium are next.
I will take pleasure in the downfall of Chirac. He is weak. 40% unemployment in these troubled areas. 10% nation-wide. The Cradle to Grave welfare state is crumbling. The GNP of France is nearly 0.
If this were to happen in the United States of America, it might have lasted a few days... if that.