Sarkozy's Reformed Gaulism.

Undoubtedly, Sarkozy's presidency so far has had it's roots in certain Gaulist attitudes, values, and perhaps a kind of philosophy but he has been able to transform traditional Gaulism, the type that characterized Chirac's presidency, to what I like to call a "new-age" or "reformed" Gaulism- a new movement that embodies the ideals of traditional Gaulism- doing everything with the Grandieur of France in mind.

Striking and not at all Gaulist is the way Sarkozy has somewhat strayed from traditional Gaulism by medling in domestic politics/affairs but traditional Gaulists and perhaps even Charles de Gaulle himself would argue that this itself is Gaulist because the ideal French leader, who is pure and has the interests of the people of France at hand, is seeking to uphold the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity.

Perhaps Sarkozy's tenure as presidency could lead to a new-age/reformed Gaulist movemnt in France???