FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION - FRANCE DECIDES! THE END!

And what of Macron's approach?  Well, it would appear that Macron might be seeing himself as being somewhat of an imperial figure. 

Who, if, as is expected, were to become the President of France, is probably likely to attempt to be autocratic in his his rule. 

In his endeavour to probably be 21st Century Napoleon, De Gaulle, or Francois Hollande 2.0. Macron is more than likely to steer the SS France in her current Hollandist direction. 

He is likely continue with Hollande's France, probably both in national as well as international policies. 

Macron appears to be as anti-Russia and anti-Assad as Hollande and his Foreign Ministers have been. 

So we can probably expect to see little rapprochement between France and Russia, should Macron wins the Presidency. 

Under Macron, France might continue, if not increase her military interventions abroad. Unless he has to change course due to force of circumstances. 

For example, if Germany and/or America were to change their approach towards Russia, Macron might find that he has no choice but to follow suit.

As for how Macron will deal with France's immigration and refugee problems, well, we shall just have to wait and see. 

He has been saying the right things in challenging Le Pen's National Front racist legacy and baggage. But we shall have to wait to see what he will bring to the table. 

Fate has intervened, somewhat, in blowing Hollande off course to attempt to address the murderous Islamic extremist attacks on France. 

So, there might be less of a need for a Macron Presidency to neglect addressing other vital domestic issues.  Which are affecting France, such as her economy, immigration, inner city problems and social cohesion. 

But that is not to say a President Macron, like so many other new leaders in the West.  Might not find it more expedient to make war abroad, and further complicate an already extremely dismal international situation.

As is the case globally, complacency, disillusionment and apathy will be the biggest obstacles to the French participating in their presidential elections. 

People will refuse to vote because they do not support either of the contestants. 

Because they are of the view that neither of them are really offering anything different.  And that, where they are indeed offering something different, they are not going to deliver it or be able to do so. 

That you really cannot trust politicians, irrespective of whatever position they are on the political spectrum.

Considering that the assumption of power tends to act as a great moderator in western 'democracies', as we have sofar seen in the case of Donald Trump.  

It might be the case that the difference between Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron are not as great as they might appear to be. 

If that is also the conclusion of much of the French electorate, then the turnout could be much less than one might have expected.

Good luck to the French people, in the choice they will make on Sunday 7th May. 

But they should not be surprised if whatever changes come of their new President, is only very marginal, or, indeed, of a fundamental nature, but only last until their next Presidential election in 2022. 

The living of humans is not about miracles and quick fixes, which is why politicians who promise miraculous solutions are not trusted by intelligent and/or sceptical people. 

Knowing that our elitist leaders are really mediocre, we have, understandably, become weary of them and of their politics.

Not to vote might not be the least detrimental option confronting the French electorate. 

So, do seriously consider voting, as voting might be the best way of reducing the burden which the next Presidency might place on you.