Mr Sarkozy's team has not been treated with the same pensée unique, and so may be readier to make reforms.
So the overtures to Mr Powell could signify that North Korea whose economy is desperately weak, despite evidence that some experimenting with market reforms may be going on is ready to make some concessions to the Americans.
After months of leaks and a brief appearance in The Dark Knight, it looks like the Nokia 5800 Xpress Music handset may be just about ready to make its debut.
While the biggest impression Colombia has made on recent World Cups has been Shakira and that unpleasant Waka Waka business in South Africa four years ago, it may be that the country is ready to make some waves on the pitch this summer in Brazil.
The president has since distanced himself from Cohen, a move that the attorney seems to have responded to by signaling he may be ready to make a deal with special counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election, in exchange for information. .
Europeans and Japanese, who are less addicted to fossil fuels than Americans, may be ready to make the sacrifice.
To help meet an ambitious pledge to double Russia's GDP in ten years, Mr Putin may be ready to make a short-term tactical switch.
Querrey, 22, has built his ranking and tour reputation slowly, and he may be ready to make a statement at this year's Open.
But the BBC director general, Tony Hall, may be ready to make an appearance in the next series of the follow-up to Olympics spoof Twenty Twelve.
Dallas Eakins of the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies may be ready to make the jump to the N.H.L. Perhaps the most intriguing prospect is Mark Messier, Sather's special assistant and a Ranger icon.
Speaking of that final, Sebastian Velasquez, who missed a penalty to win the Cup for RSL, may be ready to make his first appearance this season, but Nick Rimando is still doubtful after the injury he picked up against Mexico.
