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Doomscroll Comments => The rest of the world => Topic started by: K-Dog on Oct 31, 2026, 09:28 PM

Title: Europe is trashed, and not just France.
Post by: K-Dog on Oct 31, 2026, 09:28 PM

BBC.COM 2026-10-31

Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent

Protests in several German cities, initially peaceful and led by youth group Gen Z regelt, escalated into violence as looting, police clashes, and attacks on emergency workers emerged after nightfall. Authorities condemned the unrest, citing extremist infiltration, while demonstrators stressed demands for equitable living conditions, improved education and health systems, and rejection of mandatory military service.

Echoes of France.  Trouble seems to be popping up all over Europe.  Lack of diesel has something to do with it all for sure. 

I note that Agent Provocateurs are mentioned.  There has been a lot of that sort of thing going on in France.  I suspect that will be Trumps move also.  A national crisis, and the only way to stop the crisis is to stop the election.  That will be the play.

Since ANTIFA actually does not exist accusing ANTIFA of bringing down martial law, and the needed vote confiscations will be the explanation when Trump brings on some American Kristallnacht action.  ANTIFA has a dazed and confused influence on people.  The concept of a highly organized group without any identified leader burns your blood sugar up fast.  The brains sucks the sweet stuff up trying to decode and understand the impossible fable.  Thinking about it induces temporary stupidity, and that gives the truly stupid the edge they need.
Title: Europe is trashed, and not just France.
Post by: RE on Nov 01, 2026, 01:17 AM
Quote from: K-Dog on Oct 31, 2026, 09:28 PMEchoes of France.  Trouble seems to be popping up all over Europe.  Lack of diesel has something to do with it all for sure. 

The Eurotrash are about one or two off ramps ahead of the FSoA on the Collapse Highway.  I think you can look at what's occuring over there as a window into the future as to what will happen here 2-4 years down range.

Certainly the energy problem underlies most of the issues since it's the main expense for running their societies, as it is here.  The problems manifest themselves in the economics, and their DEBT problems are further advanced.  Main reason for that is they don't have the advantage of printing the World Reserve Currency.  So they end up having to pay a few more Basis Points on their Goobermint Bond than the FSoA does, and the compounded interest over time has left them broker than the FSoA for living a similar sort of existence, albeit with a slightly more socialist spin to it.

The result over the last 30 years or so is that they have ignored maintenance of the infrastructure and everything needs money to fix.  They're already so indebted they can't borrow more to fix it except at interest rates they can't afford to pay.  Taxes are already high so they can't raise them anymore either to generate revenue.  So all the complaints the students have about the schools and everyone has about housing can't be fixed.  Thus instead of trying to fix things, they are trying to squash the rebellion through repression, and of course blame the "Radical Left" for the violence.

Nothing short of REVOLUTION can fix the problems, which wouldd include a complete overhaul of the monetary system along with Nationalization of most major industries.  IOW, taking all the Wealth out of private hands and returning it to the workers who actually built the society rather than the shareholders of the corporations.  The Political Class is trying to protect the system that exists, because they are the ones who profit from it along with the shareholders.

The system is broken so bad now it can't be fixed with glue and duct tape.  It has to be dismantled and a new structure built for a world of diminishing resources & Negative Growth.  The rich will resist that every way they can.

RE
Title: Europe is trashed, and not just France.
Post by: K-Dog on Nov 01, 2026, 04:14 PM
Diesel is 10 there and 7 here.  Good I don't have a diesel Mercedes anymore.


STRAITSTIMES.COM 2026-11-01

France launches ‘attempted murder’ probe after petrol bomb attack on security forces

France has launched an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs targeted security forces during nationwide protests against rising living costs. Violent clashes in Paris and other cities left several police injured, prompting strong condemnation from authorities and calls for severe penalties. While over 770 were arrested and nearly 160 officers hurt, property damage was lower than in past demonstrations, though retailers fear lingering economic consequences before the holiday season.


And exactly what the fuck is Trump getting ready for.


telegraph.co.uk 2026-10-30

Surface-to-air missiles installed at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mansion

Surface-to-air missile systems have been installed at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate amid heightened security concerns, with the Secret Service citing an elevated threat environment. The Avenger launchers and counter-drone sensors are designed to defend against low-flying aircraft and aerial attacks, reflecting increased protective measures at the private residence.


QuoteThe Eurotrash are about one or two off ramps ahead of the FSoA on the Collapse Highway. 

After January 6th '2.0' it will only be one off ramp away.
Title: France on the Brink
Post by: RE on Nov 02, 2026, 02:38 AM

DISSENTMAGAZINE.ORG 2026-10-30

France on the Brink

France faces escalating social unrest as widespread student and public protests erupt over deteriorating education, rising inequality, and authoritarian governance under President Emmanuel Macron. His neoliberal policies, tax cuts for the wealthy, and refusal to negotiate have deepened societal divisions, weakened leftist institutions, and fueled radicalization among youth, particularly in marginalized communities. While demands for justice grow, political fragmentation and police repression threaten democratic norms, paving a path toward far-right ascendance.


Good overview of why the Frogs are mired in such a muddy political pond and running short of Lily Pads to escape onto.  Macaroni turned out to be a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, and after getting himself elected on a platform of moderation and social justice to bring Right & Left together in some imagined happy medium, quickly shed his Sheepskin coat and morphed into an Elitist reverse Robin Hood, stealing from the Poor to give to the Rich.  In the process he did a reasonable reprise of Ronnie Rayguns, eviscerating the Unions and giving tax breaks to the wealthy.

The upshot is a splintered Left which will probably result in Nazi Heiress Marine Le Pen becoming the next Prime Minister, which in no way will resolve the issues behind the protests, but rather drive the country closer to Civil War.

The country could soon have a far-right head of state for the first time since the Vichy regime. In a sense, the Americanization of French society is well under way.


RE