Word: gaullismes
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...election did not indicate a swing of opinion; it only revealed the reality of the French political complexion-a reality that had been successfully concealed for nearly five years by the elaborate electoral system of "alliances" that the French had devised in 1951 to defeat the extremes of Gaullism and Communism. This time the cen ter was so divided that alliances became impossible...
...Gaullist Adventure. Many of his admirers could not understand why the former Communist sympathizer turned to Gaullism, overleaping all the moderate positions in between. Many put it down to a Malrauvian need for heroes. Malraux himself insists: "It is not I who have changed, but events...
...Martinaud-Déplat took the rostrum to answer. "The passion which has been expressed here, the hate on certain faces," he cried, "is plain for all to see." He sneered at the "new left," which. he said, goes from sectarianism to collectivism, with a whiff of Gaullism. Some of his speech could hardly be heard over a chorus of whistles, groans, boos and shouts of "Resign, resign...
...play ball with the decadent French nation, which is eroded by Communism, De Gaullism, money-bagism, and political frustration? Apparently it will not . . . face up to the necessities of unity, discipline and responsibility . . . Let's have the "agonizing reappraisal" and shape a policy of action that will omit France from any plans as a key factor for defense of the free world...
...Pushover. De Gaulle was clearly saying that he would try to take power if the Reds were put in charge of the army or the police. Unless Queuille's miracle happens, France will have to choose between Communism and Gaullism. That choice could come about in three ways...