Down with fascists
I see the folks organising and the protests, I honestly think we could clutch it. If only for the pleasure of telling Emmanuel to fuck off. The far right has wind in their sails but they are also terribly uncooperative with each other. Not saying it’s a done deal but there’s definitely some hope.
which was basically macron’s hope when he gambled the election; he knew the french right underperformed in actual elections while the left coalesces.
Just out of curiosity, is it commonly thought outside of France that Macron is anywhere close to left-wing ?
He’s been campaigning for a week on a plateforme that’s basically just “The left is just as bad as the far right”, several of his ministers have clearly stated that they would vote blank in case of a duel between the left and the far-right in the runoffs, and he’s repeatedly called the left a “danger for democracy”
he’s centre left, i’d say… but the left has a lot of the same problems as the right, too, in that they both oppose the eu
he’s centre left
He’s corporate. Socially liberal on paper, but fully owned and operated by French monied interests.
the left has a lot of the same problems as the right
Sure. They keep cutting into Macron’s electoral margins, like a bunch of assholes.
American. He’s neoliberal and right wing.
If that was his 5D chess masterplan, why is he currently in panic mode, calling the coalition “unnatural”, painting it far-left, and calling for a fight against “all extremes”?
Likelier he expected the RN to take it, after which they would have 3 years to show their colors, making them less likely to win the 2027 presidential elections. It was a stupid risky move.
Thank fuck. I hope they stay in power.
Wait maybe in missing something but they aren’t “in power,” right? Isn’t Macron’s party in “in power”?
Yes, the elections won’t be held until June 30th. This alliance is simply a declaration of how they’d govern if in power.
Right but this coalition does not include Macron’s Renaissance. If the left coalition wins, Macron still loses
Sweet Jesus PLEASE don’t be a complete screwup of cooperation and tone-deaf policy decisions!
Just wanted to add that it feels like the French change their party names too often. I forgot that the FN changed names, just like Macron’s Renaissance.
FN changed name to distance themselves from the old guard when the daughter took over.
I don’t think so. Marine was at the head of FN for a while before the name changed. At least 2 elections iirc. But yes, to distance themselves from previous racism and antisemitism I think. Funny though, they still hate immigrants
Liberté, égalité, fraternité
Dear France,
You did well. Have a nice day.
Eh, it’s not over yet. Don’t get too happy
Fine. I will bring my happiness levels down
Thank you. Enjoy your miserable day! Remember that the planet is on fire!
