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Speaking in front of flags of both the EU and France, Macron came out of hiding to address the [[nationalism|nation]].<ref>Shaw, Adam (December 7, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/emmanuel-macron-goes-awol-as-protests-violence-plague-paris Emmanuel Macron goes AWOL as protests, violence plague Paris]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref>  Macron noted retirees had joined the protests and called the protesters "thugs", which only angered more people.

Speaking in front of flags of both the EU and France, Macron came out of hiding to address the [[nationalism|nation]].<ref>Shaw, Adam (December 7, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/emmanuel-macron-goes-awol-as-protests-violence-plague-paris Emmanuel Macron goes AWOL as protests, violence plague Paris]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref>  Macron noted retirees had joined the protests and called the protesters "thugs", which only angered more people.

Macron promised to "raise the minimum wage," "tax the rich," tax breaks for overtime and Holiday bonuses,<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (December 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/10/macron-promises-minimum-wage-increase-tax-breaks-yellow-vest-protesters/ Macron Offers Minimum Wage Increase To Buy Off Yellow Vest Protesters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 10, 2018.</ref> and other "crumbs."<ref>https://www.france24.com/en/20181211-yellow-vest-protesters-react-macron-concessions-address-france-crumbs</ref>  Macron blamed the people for suffering from "[[malaise]]."<ref>http://thefederalist.com/2018/12/11/macrons-address-frances-populist-revolt-not-ready-primetime/</ref>  Not once did Macron mention the words "climate change," the issue which spawned tax increases, the decline in living standards, and civil unrest.  

Macron promised to "raise the minimum wage," "tax the rich," tax breaks for overtime and Holiday bonuses,<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (December 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/10/macron-promises-minimum-wage-increase-tax-breaks-yellow-vest-protesters/ Macron Offers Minimum Wage Increase To Buy Off Yellow Vest Protesters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 10, 2018.</ref> and other "crumbs."<ref>https://www.france24.com/en/20181211-yellow-vest-protesters-react-macron-concessions-address-france-crumbs</ref>  Macron blamed the "[[malaise]]" gripping the nation for decades on the people.<ref>http://thefederalist.com/2018/12/11/macrons-address-frances-populist-revolt-not-ready-primetime/</ref>  Not once did Macron mention the words "climate change," the issue which spawned tax increases, the decline in living standards, and civil unrest.  

Most people considered Macron's speech condescending, rude, insincere, and his promises insufficient.  His pledge of "No U-turns" on his radical climate-driven agenda re-invigorated the movement's priorities to settle for nothing less than Macron's ouster.  Work slowdowns and stoppages increased.

Most people considered Macron's speech condescending, rude, insincere, and his promises insufficient.  His pledge of "No U-turns" on his radical climate-driven agenda re-invigorated the movement's priorities to settle for nothing less than Macron's ouster.  Work slowdowns and stoppages increased.