My thought process is going in a similar direction.
I'm wondering how JC's ideology sits in the 21st century, is there room for 20th century socialist thinking?
It's clear there's a need now, probably greater than ever, for social inclusion, more carrot less stick, shared wealth etc.
But how...
I'm thinking this point:-
My argument? – Had France possessed them in 1940 – they would have not been occupied by the Germans.
is a little naive and facile?