Brivael Le Pogam, the co-founder of the French AI firm Argil, has stirred up conversation online with a recent post urging Americans to avoid voting for Democrats this November if they hope to escape the issues currently faced by France. He described himself as an observer from the future, giving his warning in a tone that, well, feels rather urgent.
In his post, Le Pogam pointed out that under progressive leadership, France has seen public spending soar to nearly 57% of its GDP. This rise was intended to provide free healthcare, education, and a robust welfare system, but the outcomes, he claims, have been disappointing at best. He stated that France hasn’t had a balanced budget since 1974 and now carries a debt exceeding 3,300 billion euros. He expressed concern that interest payments on this debt rank high among national expenditures, while infrastructure, such as hospitals, continues to suffer despite significant funding. Schools are underperforming, graduates struggle to afford housing in their hometowns, and many skilled professionals flee to other countries for better opportunities. Quite a sobering picture, isn’t it?
Le Pogam emphasized that the French didn’t vote for a decline but are now dealing with the consequences of decades of heavy taxation and regulation. He urged Americans to reflect before casting their votes, questioning whether the policies they support would make the U.S. more like its own identity or shift it towards the French model, which he sees as undesirable.
Expressing a fondness for America, Le Pogam recalled how moving to Silicon Valley transformed his life, crediting the country’s spirit of innovation as something precious. He ended his remarks with a stark warning: “You don’t want to be France.”
Since posting, his message has gone viral, drawing attention from various conservative commentators, including billionaire Bill Ackman, who acknowledged its significance. Le Pogam later addressed criticisms suggesting that “Democrats aren’t socialists” and that “America will never be France.” He remarked that government subsidies for essential services like healthcare and education have led to soaring costs, contrasting this with the decreasing prices of non-subsidized goods, such as technology.
He conceptualized this situation as a “Trojan horse,” where a genuine issue is met with enticing promises, yet ultimately results in deeper troubles. Drawing from insights shared by those who experienced communism in Poland, Le Pogam stressed the importance of recognizing disguised falsehoods that often masquerade as concern.
To wrap up his thoughts, he noted that the cycle of unfulfilled promises has ultimately resulted in a dire socioeconomic state in France, characterized by unimaginable debt, unaffordable living conditions for youth, and a cycle of civil unrest. He encouraged Republicans to engage in open conversations with Democrats, not for argument’s sake but to foster awareness of these patterns. For Democrats, he suggested a critical examination of how government overreach has historically led to undesirable outcomes.
In a comment to Fox News Digital, Le Pogam reiterated his perspective, mentioning that overall feedback has been quite positive. He expressed his support for the Republican Party, asserting that their platform appears to uphold the dynamism and individual freedoms that uniquely define America—qualities he feels are being neglected in Europe, particularly in France.
