Posted on 01/28/2023 6:17:16 PM PST by Nextrush
As the protest movement against the 'pension reform' plan of President Emmanuel Macron appears to be large and widespread there's been a circling of the ranks by Macron, his Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and cabinet ministers.
The government getting promotional support from mainstream media as they suggest protests and strikes will hurt holiday plans for the French next month.
As was the case with the Yellow Vests just over four years ago the possibility of incidents involving black uniformed anarchists looms large.
Political leaders like Marine Le Pen of the National Rally have repeatedly said the activities of such individuals help the government win the 'information war' with public opinion...
The Tuesday "sabotage" incident at a railway electrical box that shut down the Gare de l'Est railway station for 24 hours plus points to the possibility of January 6th style incidents to anger public opinion against opponents of the 'pension reform"...
Protests opposing the pension reform plan now a daily occurrence in France torchlight processions in many cities and towns in recent days...
Protesters gathered in Paris on Saturday afternoon.
In the streets of Paris more protesters and more police on hand today...
I saw a video today that requires some discussion.
The "Oath Keeper" group created here in the US associated with January 6th and seen as a den of informants is rooted in the notion that law enforcement officers are keeping their Constitutional Oath.
Well this video is labeled "Police for Truth" when translated into English and it shows a protest in Forcalquier in the south of France today...
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With a guaranteed 35 hour work week
Only 5 7 hour work days
Guaranteed 10 national holidays
Guaranteed 5 weeks of vacation
The French have plenty of time to protest!
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I’ve been in Paris during the Gilet Jaune protests a few times. The police will usually “arrange” Black bloc protesters (cops in costume) to set something on fire in order to shut down the protests. I will say the French cops are super aggressive, they don’t care what color or age you are... you will be subdued.
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