Paris on fire

Jimbuna · 12-01-18, 08:40 AM

Will Macron face down or back down to the protestors?

Mr Macron has presented himself as a president brought to power on the back of a grassroots movement, who could heal the rift between voters and leaders, and rebuild trust in democracy among those who felt disillusioned and detached from politics.

Since then, his campaign - like his leadership - has been criticised for being too rigid, too hierarchical, too arrogant and aloof. Now, with has approval ratings falling steeply, he's faced with a real grassroots movement, what will his response be?

Dowly · 12-01-18, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Will Macron face down or back down to the protestors?

Mr Macron has presented himself as a president brought to power on the back of a grassroots movement, who could heal the rift between voters and leaders, and rebuild trust in democracy among those who felt disillusioned and detached from politics.

Since then, his campaign - like his leadership - has been criticised for being too rigid, too hierarchical, too arrogant and aloof. Now, with has approval ratings falling steeply, he's faced with a real grassroots movement, what will his response be?

Why'd you copy & paste couple of lines from an BBC article posted over a week ago?

Jimbuna · 12-01-18, 09:20 AM

Never realised I hadn't included the link but you have so ta for that.

Catfish · 12-01-18, 12:33 PM

"Since then, his campaign - like his leadership - has been criticised for being too rigid, too hierarchical, too arrogant and aloof. Now, with has approval ratings falling steeply, he's faced with a real grassroots movement, what will his response be?"

Without a name, there would be other "world leaders" that come to mind

u crank · 12-01-18, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Without a name, there would be other "world leaders" that come to mind

I'm having a hard time thinking of one who doesn't come to mind.

Gimme a minute......

Nope.

Onkel Neal · 12-01-18, 09:06 PM

Rockstar · 12-01-18, 10:26 PM

* Yellow vests converge in Paris to protest high living costs
* Militants hurl projectiles at riot police near Champs-Elysees
* Police fire tear gas, stun grenades, water cannon
* Protesters skirmish with police in other French cities
* Officials feared infiltration by far-left, far-right groups

"We are in a state of insurrection, I've never seen anything like it," said Jeanne d'Hauteserre, the mayor of Paris' 8th district, near the Arc de Triomphe.
http://news.trust.org/item/20181201213945-0zp86

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,947 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Will Macron face down or back down to the protestors? Mr Macron has presented himself as a president brought to power on the back of a grassroots movement, who could heal the rift between voters and leaders, and rebuild trust in democracy among those who felt disillusioned and detached from politics. Since then, his campaign - like his leadership - has been criticised for being too rigid, too hierarchical, too arrogant and aloof. Now, with has approval ratings falling steeply, he's faced with a real grassroots movement, what will his response be? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-01-18, 09:20 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,947 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Never realised I hadn't included the link but you have so ta for that. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,802 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	"Since then, his campaign - like his leadership - has been criticised for being too rigid, too hierarchical, too arrogant and aloof. Now, with has approval ratings falling steeply, he's faced with a real grassroots movement, what will his response be?" Without a name, there would be other "world leaders" that come to mind __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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12-01-18, 10:26 PM	#7
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	* Yellow vests converge in Paris to protest high living costs * Militants hurl projectiles at riot police near Champs-Elysees * Police fire tear gas, stun grenades, water cannon * Protesters skirmish with police in other French cities * Officials feared infiltration by far-left, far-right groups "We are in a state of insurrection, I've never seen anything like it," said Jeanne d'Hauteserre, the mayor of Paris' 8th district, near the Arc de Triomphe. http://news.trust.org/item/20181201213945-0zp86