For
centuries, the “left” hoped popular movements would lead to
changes for the better. Today, many leftists seem terrified of
popular movements for change, convinced “populism” must lead to
“fascism.” But it needn’t be so, says Diana Johnstone.
by
Diana Johnstone
Part
1 - The costume was at hand and didn’t have to be provided by Soros
for some more or less manufactured “color revolution”
Every
automobile in France is supposed to be equipped with a yellow vest.
This is so that in case of accident or breakdown on a highway, the
driver can put it on to ensure visibility and avoid getting run over.
So the
idea of wearing your yellow vest to demonstrate against unpopular
government measures caught on quickly.
The
costume was at hand and didn’t have to be provided by Soros for
some more or less manufactured “color revolution”.
The
symbolism was fitting: in case of socio-economic emergency, show that
you don’t want to be run over.
As
everybody knows, what set off the protest movement was yet another
rise in gasoline taxes. But it was immediately clear that much more
was involved.
The
gasoline tax was the last straw in a long series of measures favoring
the rich at the expense of the majority of the population. That is
why the movement achieved almost instant popularity and support.
Source:
https://consortiumnews.com/2018/12/05/yellow-vests-rise-against-neo-liberal-king-macron/
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