jobs and politics

Been going through the CNN and BBC websites today and i can't stop myself from laughing! On one side obama is fighting to create jobs and maintain the economy afloat, and on the other side nicholas sarkozy is begging people to remain on the pay roll! Two different countries within the same economic realm, but with two very differently focused population! About 5years ago in France it was the battle over the number of hours they have to work a week if i'm very right is barely 36 hours! French nationals focus on the government and social to take care of their old days, and even their young days! Americans work themselves to the ground and are seeking ways to work past the retirement age! While the french people are striking for their jobs to be reduced, americans are striking for job increases! It seems to me humans are never satisfied when it comes not only to monetary issues, but issues on which they know they can influence the government at large! Economy is an issue at large, but more so people are reacting to what they see in the media and the reports being given to them!