Posted by: TallDarkAndHandsome Dec 10 2018, 07:29 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46513189
So now he has abandoned fuel tax rises and given half the Country a pay rise what next?
The yellow vests will now sense blood. What next?
And what about the economics of this?
Posted by: Turin Machine Dec 10 2018, 07:58 PM
QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Dec 10 2018, 07:29 PM)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46513189
So now he has abandoned fuel tax rises and given half the Country a pay rise what next?
The yellow vests will now sense blood. What next?
And what about the economics of this?
Now they're going for a repeal of the much hated and derided 80 KPH limit. The trouble with Macron and others of his ilk is they believe the electorate begin and end at the cities edge. Now he's learning the error of his ways.
Posted by: x2lls Dec 10 2018, 08:49 PM
QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Dec 10 2018, 07:29 PM)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46513189
So now he has abandoned fuel tax rises and given half the Country a pay rise what next?
The yellow vests will now sense blood. What next?
And what about the economics of this?
There comes a time when the populace have had enough, even by British standards.
Those in government across the EU have made a mess of the continent. I don't need to highlight why, we all know why.
Good on them.
Civil unrest is a result of ignoring the people. Bring it on and F&^* the rabble we have running our countries.
Posted by: x2lls Dec 10 2018, 08:51 PM
The only time a government listens is when the people get to the streets. It has so far failed in Germany with all the sexual violence., so perhaps a turning point is in progress.
Posted by: TallDarkAndHandsome Dec 10 2018, 08:51 PM
QUOTE (Turin Machine @ Dec 10 2018, 07:58 PM)
Now they're going for a repeal of the much hated and derided 80 KPH limit. The trouble with Macron and others of his ilk is they believe the electorate begin and end at the cities edge. Now he's learning the error of his ways.
According to the #fbpe loons they live in a paradise! The yellow vests next demand is stopping the free movement of people. Will he cave on that as well?
Posted by: Turin Machine Dec 11 2018, 01:16 PM
Not getting much better either.
https://www.midilibre.fr/2018/12/11/mouvement-des-lyceens-un-mardi-noir-annonce-dans-tous-les-etablissements,5010919.php
Posted by: Berkshirelad Dec 11 2018, 04:09 PM
Caving in is, of course, what French leaders do best since the year dot
Posted by: Turin Machine Dec 11 2018, 07:35 PM
QUOTE (Berkshirelad @ Dec 11 2018, 04:09 PM)
Caving in is, of course, what French leaders do best since the year dot
yup, included in that I assume is Charles de Gaulle???
Posted by: newres Dec 11 2018, 08:01 PM
QUOTE (Turin Machine @ Dec 11 2018, 07:35 PM)
yup, included in that I assume is Charles de Gaulle???
To what are you referring?
Posted by: TallDarkAndHandsome Dec 11 2018, 09:10 PM
And now another shooting targeting an Xmas market.
Not going to plan Mr Macron. Is it?
Posted by: Turin Machine Dec 12 2018, 01:57 AM
QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Dec 11 2018, 09:10 PM)
And now another shooting targeting an Xmas market.
Not going to plan Mr Macron. Is it?
Three dead, eleven wounded.