The reasons why Nicolas Sarkozy beat Socialist Segolene Royal in France's Presidential election are too numerous to list here. But two of the most obvious reasons were Royal's close relationship with far-left groups, and desperate fear mongering near the end of the campaign.

Just four days ago, Segolene Royal warned of riots if she were to lose the election. Making sure not to make a liar of their leader, leftist groups across France rioted after the results were announced.

Despite the fact that voter turnout was 85%, and that even women rejected the female candidate, and nobody has questioned the legitimacy of the election, leftists riot in defiance of democracy.

Labels: democracy, France, Nicolas Sarkozy, politics