Oh, Muriel,
My heart light goes out to you and the people of France but many, many prayers of light and understanding compassion to this young man and all who know and care for him, especially his own family and loved ones.
So many, many martyrs of the light now to shine their life's light on the terrible pain of those who suffer and grieve as a result of being born, living, or dying during this time on earth.
May love, mercy, hope and faith that these times serve as beacons and guidance for all of us in the days ahead.
Thank you, Michèle
And sorry for my pessimist post. A lot of people do a lot to promote non violence and I have faith in them.
Muriel, Yes, we can all send healing and light to the young man in a coma. And thank you for your firsthand information, you don't owe anyone explanations. We do live in scary times. Stay safe. Will send some light your way, too, and to the situation in general. Peace.
Thanks a lot Laura, love and peace to you all.
Macron backed down on the gas tax hike for now, but the protesters says it's not enough to alleviate their situation and they plan more protests against what they call an elitist's government run by a banker.
The unions are also vowing to join the protests.
Although I can understand people's belief that the demonstrations are instigated by Russia or any other foreign government wishing to destabilize the region. That had been my first thought when I heard about it.
But my friends in Bordeaux are savvy about these things and they had just completed a summer-long 500 mile trek throughout the villages of France where they spoke with locals every day. She says the sentiments of the protesters have been building for a while and did not erupt out of nowhere. They believe the protests are genuinely from the grassroots.
I threw a card on Macron with apologies for being poorly read on French politics. He wants to restore order by putting out the fires that have erupted in the working classes. He will try to give the impression that he is everyone's leader, not just the elite. But he is from the elite and doesn't know how to bridge the gap between their well being and the economic vision he has in his banker's mind.
He is going to try to buy time with promises but the people want action not words.
Trouble was also brewing in the Arab spring before the west jumped in to throw fuel on the fire.
Jeanne, you and your are right I think.
In everyday conversation, I have often heard (and said)
"One day it will explode" for many years.
Then Macron came into power. In a very short period of of time, he cancelled taxes for the very wealthy people, rise privileges for members of government... He add taxes for retired people, cut aid for students housing... And he regularly insulted the people he is supposed to serve. He calls poor people "teethless" he said unemployed are nothing and even insulted us in speeches he made abroad.
And now, I have never seen such a hatred. It's too late for Macron I think.
Jeanne, you might not know much about French politics but what you feel about Macron is exactly what is happening right now. Very accurate.
Stu, there are probably governments looking closely and ready for intervention. Manipulation is everywhere too. I am pretty sure Putin is happy Trump is happy too, but for wrong reasons, ecology is important for a lot of people here.
Laura, you mention an encounter between Putin and MBS. Macron have a discussion with MBS too in Argentina. A British journalist filmed without them being aware of that The last sentence could be heard, it was Macron telling him"don't worry, I am a man of words." Chilling.
This morning, I woke up very anxious with all the police and military in the streets of Paris.
But this happened (and I guess it won't be seen on TV as much as violence)
I am sorry I just have a Facebook link, but it is worth watching for the high vibes
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2078664489111875&id=1453306468314350
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2078739255771065&id=1453306468314350
Muriel - just beautiful!!!!!!!
Stay safe.