Bayrou the prime minister will probably fall tomorrow. France Unbowd will write the motion to depose Macron on the 9th (slim chance of happening without wide unrest in the streets)
A lot of General Assembly are going on in cities and villages to organize for the 10th which is the start of the street movement along with some strikes.
We will then see how it evolves in the days following the 10th.
Modi is the clear-cut fascist. I would say Putin is a neolib and as with every neolib he has some fascistic tendencies when the choice is between socialism and fascism. Although I have to say I know more about indian politics than russian politics, so if someone would want to argue Putin is a fascist I would not press against it.
one fascist, one neolib and one socialist in a picture.
I mean they could train on our messages as things not to say.
It is materially different from the Yellow Vest movement. In 2018, the left political parties missed their opportunity and did not join with the Yellow vests. Unions did not as well. This time it seems like they have learned from their mistakes and are onboard from the beginning.
The political elite and media are trying already to paint the 10.09 movement as a complotist one like they did with the yellow vests back in 2018, but the left this time is not falling for it and understands that if you invest the movement you can also influence it and shape the demands, they also, I think, realized that struggle is the best teacher of all. At the start of the Yellow vest movements it was unorganized and they only made basic demands about the gas costs. The movement was also a bit reactionary, but it evolved rapidly and then many of them got radicalized after the state started sending cops to beat them up and realized the cops were not on their side.
For example I distinctly remember videos from the start of the movement where some yellow vests were dancing and asking cops to join them as if they were all on the same side, their illusions got dispelled quickly.
Yes France always had a strong left movements. There is a path of victory for the left but right now, it’s even hard to say whether the presidential elections will be in 2027 or if Macron will resign before (doubtful with his ego). In any case France Unbowed won’t be able to do shit even if elected if there are no strong social movements in the streets at the same time to push them even further left (like it happened in 1936 with the popular front).
There is a good chance that the right vote will get split enough to allow France Unbowed to access the second turn of the elections where it will probably be them vs National Front. In any case all of this is currently highly speculative.
Basically the electoralist factions I currently see are:
Yes the French Communist Party is catastrophic and has been for many years. They are communists in name only (Roussel their current leader is reactionary) and in any case there have been many issues with the PCF all along their existence.
Yes it means “Let’s block everything” implying striking and putting up barricades etc.
Here is a short speech I translated from one of the union leaders of the french metalworkers union regarding the 10.09 strike. This was made at an event from France Unbowed I believe
I haven’t seen a lot of news regarding what is currently going on in France. I can do a more in depth dive if people are interested, but basically the neolib/fascist alliance currently in government is trying to pass yet another enormous austerity budget along with islamophobic laws. The most prominent far right party in France (National front) who was allowing the neolib to rule as long as they played ball with their racist agenda has said they will vote against the prime minister (They cannot afford to lose part of their white poor base as this part of their base is strongly opposed to the austerity .budget)
A popular movement has emerged with a call to a national strike starting on 10.09. Unions are starting to get behind it and Mélenchon from France Unbowed (radical left and biggest left party in France ~15-25% of the electorate depending on who you ask) has also come in support of the movement and called for a national strike.
At the same time Bayrou the prime minister will probably be ousted on the 8.09 on a vote of noconfidence.
OK so my analysis is correct. As the US has proven they are unable to use anything other than the stick since the end of the end of the cold war, this will end up into invasions or coup attempts because they have no reason to stop from aligning with China given their current material conditions.
Do you think it has a good chance of working? I’m admittedly not that knowledgeable on the region, but to me it feels like Cuba and Venezuela are already under so much economic pressure that it’s either capitulating entirely to the US or working with China the consequences be damned no?
It feels like they are getting ready io invade the country, wtf
Lenin my GOAT
My take is that this is an outlet for people who vote democrats but want to let out the same Pulsions as MAGA crowd. However it was not socially OK to openly support trump in their circle.
This way they can enjoy and spout the same reactionary rethoric without being excluded from their social in group
Blue MAGA in full swing. The guy is truly preparing for 2028. He soon will want to be called “The Gavin”. He’ll just need to be even more openly transphobic and right wing to really embrace it
You do not tire us. Keep posting your link and I’ll donate whenever I can.
Solidarity with all the people in Gaza.
Stay safe, I’ll keep your brother in my heart and hope for a good recovery.
No worries I did not expect to gain a full understanding of the situation in one comment. I have some pointers to continue learning about the topic now, thanks!
Fuck this bullshit, stop centering everything on Zionists. Palestinians are being genocided and we’re getting tone policed? The oppressor does not get to choose what we say.