Socialists Lose in France, Riots Break Out--Nothing new to report

The Socialist candidate in France sadly lost. And. . .somewhat predictably. . .riots broke out as the youth took to the street to show their support, albeit, a little a late. You know, as an American, I always wonder what is the difference between the US and France. It seems like the French youth are ready to take to the streets for anything but here the US is stuck in a bloody war and us youth just march in parades it seems. I know its hard for me to say anything, seeing as I am one of these American youths, but it just seems that American protest are so ineffective. The American political system and government has become so entrenched in the idea of America that to protest the government by going around the government has this evil feel to it. Anyways, more news about the protests on the link.
NYT