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Emblematic of the meaning of the yellow vest, [[statist]] and [[bureaucratic]] laws require all automobiles in France to carry a yellow vest in case of an emergency.  After the latest tax increase eating away their incomes, people felt they were in an emergency situation.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (December 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/14/explained-why-do-the-france-protesters-wear-yellow-vests/ Explained: Why Do the France Protesters Wear Yellow Vests?] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 14, 2018.</ref>  The BBC stands ready to blame any mass civilian casualties on "[[far right]] extremists" and the [[National Rally]] with pre-written reports, sources say.

Emblematic of the meaning of the yellow vest, [[statist]] and [[bureaucratic]] laws require all automobiles in France to carry a yellow vest in case of an emergency.  After the latest tax increase eating away their incomes, people felt they were in an emergency situation.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (December 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/14/explained-why-do-the-france-protesters-wear-yellow-vests/ Explained: Why Do the France Protesters Wear Yellow Vests?] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 14, 2018.</ref>  The BBC stands ready to blame any mass civilian casualties on "[[far right]] extremists" and the [[National Rally]] with pre-written reports, sources say.

The movement has no central organization or elected leadership. Unlike the [[EU]] supported [[Arab Spring]] uprisings of 2011, EU this time sent armored vehicles baring the EU flag into the streets of France to smash the anti-climate tax protests.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/09/viral-video-show-eu-branded-armoured-vehicle-crushing-paris-protests/ Viral Video Shows EU-branded Armoured Vehicle Crushing Paris Protests]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 9, 2018.</ref>  

The movement has no central organization or elected leadership. Unlike the [[EU]] supported [[Arab Spring]] uprisings of 2011, EU this time sent armored vehicles bearing the EU flag into the streets of France to smash the anti-climate tax protests.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (December 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/09/viral-video-show-eu-branded-armoured-vehicle-crushing-paris-protests/ Viral Video Shows EU-branded Armoured Vehicle Crushing Paris Protests]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 9, 2018.</ref>  

[[Poland]], the [[Czech]] and [[Slovak]] Republics, and [[Italy]] were remarkably free of protests.  Meanwhile, it was reported [[George Soros]] sent about 150 paid protesters into [[Hungary]] to infiltrate the protests in attempting to create a [[riot]].

[[Poland]], the [[Czech]] and [[Slovak]] Republics, and [[Italy]] were remarkably free of protests.  Meanwhile, it was reported [[George Soros]] sent about 150 paid protesters into [[Hungary]] to infiltrate the protests in attempting to create a [[riot]].

*Chamberlain, Samuel (December 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/frances-macron-scraps-fuel-tax-rise-amid-fears-of-more-protests-violence France's Macron scraps fuel tax rise amid fears of more protests, violence]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.

*Chamberlain, Samuel (December 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/frances-macron-scraps-fuel-tax-rise-amid-fears-of-more-protests-violence France's Macron scraps fuel tax rise amid fears of more protests, violence]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.

*Corbet, Sylvie; Petrequin, Samuel; Charlton, Angela (December 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/5/yellow-vests-force-emmanuel-macron-abandon-france-/ 'Yellow vests' force Macron to abandon fuel tax hike: 'If not there will be chaos']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.

*Corbet, Sylvie; Petrequin, Samuel; Charlton, Angela (December 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/5/yellow-vests-force-emmanuel-macron-abandon-france-/ 'Yellow vests' force Macron to abandon fuel tax hike: 'If not there will be chaos']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.

*Rose, Michel; Vey, Jean-Baptiste (December 5, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-protests-tax/france-drops-fuel-tax-hike-as-yellow-vest-anger-persists-idUSKBN1O40PQ France drops fuel tax hike as 'yellow vest' anger persists]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.</ref>--> Macron eventually declared a "social and economic" emergency and ordered a force of 89,000 gendarmerie on the streets to deal with crowds.

*Rose, Michel; Vey, Jean-Baptiste (December 5, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-protests-tax/france-drops-fuel-tax-hike-as-yellow-vest-anger-persists-idUSKBN1O40PQ France drops fuel tax hike as 'yellow vest' anger persists]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.</ref>--> Macron eventually declared a "social and economic" emergency and ordered a force of 89,000 gendarmeries on the streets to deal with crowds.

An 80 year old woman at home in [[Marseille]] went to the window to close her blinds, and was hit by a tear gas cannister fired by the government, and killed.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/world-46429930</ref>  A man in [[Bordeaux]] was tossing a police grenade away from the crowd when it blew up, severing his arm.<ref>https://m.theepochtimes.com/french-yellow-vest-protester-has-hand-blown-off-by-a-grenade-report-says_2734061.html/amp</ref>  A young woman, Fiorina Lignier, lost an eye when she was indiscriminately shot in the face with a police grenade while attempting to leave the [[Champs-Elysees]].<ref>[https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=9btzt_1544356246 Warning: Graphic]</ref>  Police ordered the crowd to disperse,<ref>http://thedailyhaze.com/florina-jacob-lignier-yellow-vests/</ref> but had coralled the people in, making it impossible to leave.<ref>https://youtu.be/FkCMZWG-Bp4</ref>  At least one person is alleged to have been shot by a sniper.<ref>[https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2018/12/02/1889268/yellow-vest-protester-gunned-down-by-french-crs-sniper-in-paris-video The video has been censored by Western globalist media and Big Tech companies. It is available from an Iranian news service.]</ref>

An 80-year-old woman at home in [[Marseille]] went to the window to close her blinds, and was hit by a tear gas canister fired by the government, and killed.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/world-46429930</ref>  A man in [[Bordeaux]] was tossing a police grenade away from the crowd when it blew up, severing his arm.<ref>https://m.theepochtimes.com/french-yellow-vest-protester-has-hand-blown-off-by-a-grenade-report-says_2734061.html/amp</ref>  A young woman, Fiorina Lignier, lost an eye when she was indiscriminately shot in the face with a police grenade while attempting to leave the [[Champs-Elysees]].<ref>[https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=9btzt_1544356246 Warning: Graphic]</ref>  Police ordered the crowd to disperse,<ref>http://thedailyhaze.com/florina-jacob-lignier-yellow-vests/</ref> but had corralled the people in, making it impossible to leave.<ref>https://youtu.be/FkCMZWG-Bp4</ref>  At least one person is alleged to have been shot by a sniper.<ref>[https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2018/12/02/1889268/yellow-vest-protester-gunned-down-by-french-crs-sniper-in-paris-video The video has been censored by Western globalist media and Big Tech companies. It is available from an Iranian news service.]</ref>

===Macron===

===Macron===

<ref>https://www.dailysabah.com/europe/2018/12/05/french-police-remove-helmets-after-days-of-violent-protests/amp</ref>  

<ref>https://www.dailysabah.com/europe/2018/12/05/french-police-remove-helmets-after-days-of-violent-protests/amp</ref>  

An old adage says the people in France always win in fight with their government.  Macron, whom globalists praise as the "savior of Europe,"<ref>Hale, Virginia (December 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/06/liberal-elites-macron-worship-turns-sour/ That Aged Badly: Macron Worship Turns Sour as Protests Intensify]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2018.</ref> made concessions that violate the EU's budget austerity rules.<ref>Multiple references:

An old adage says the people in France always win in a fight with their government.  Macron, whom globalists praise as the "savior of Europe,"<ref>Hale, Virginia (December 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/06/liberal-elites-macron-worship-turns-sour/ That Aged Badly: Macron Worship Turns Sour as Protests Intensify]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2018.</ref> made concessions that violate the EU's budget austerity rules.<ref>Multiple references:

*Mikelionis, Lukas (December 8, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/french-yellow-vest-protesters-tear-gassed-in-violent-clashes-with-riot-police-in-paris French Yellow Vest protesters tear gassed in violent clashes with riot police in Paris]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

*Mikelionis, Lukas (December 8, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/french-yellow-vest-protesters-tear-gassed-in-violent-clashes-with-riot-police-in-paris French Yellow Vest protesters tear gassed in violent clashes with riot police in Paris]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/08/macrons-france-hundreds-detained-yellow-jackets-march-presidential-palace/ Macron’s France: Hundreds Detained as ‘Yellow Jackets’ March on Presidential Palace]. ''Breitbart News''. December 8, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/08/macrons-france-hundreds-detained-yellow-jackets-march-presidential-palace/ Macron’s France: Hundreds Detained as ‘Yellow Jackets’ March on Presidential Palace]. ''Breitbart News''. December 8, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

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.

Decades of social spending and government ''[[diktat]]s'' already ruined the French [[economy]] before Macron took office, leaving it in tatters.  Food shortages were reported in some cites.  Macron only promised more of the same - more deficits to pacify a people who have been bludgeoned mercilessly by the ever increasing size and power of government intruding into their lives.  On cue, the liberal media started blaming the violence on "[[Russia]]n bots".

Decades of social spending and government ''[[diktat]]s'' already ruined the French [[economy]] before Macron took office, leaving it in tatters.  Food shortages were reported in some cities.  Macron only promised more of the same - more deficits to pacify a people who have been bludgeoned mercilessly by the ever-increasing size and power of government intruding into their lives.  On cue, the liberal media started blaming the violence on "[[Russia]]n bots".

Though originally surrendering, Macron later lashed out at the yellow vests, claiming they were a "hateful crowd."<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (January 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/01/unapologetic-after-bruising-year-macron-slams-yellow-vests-as-a-hateful-crowd/ Unapologetic After Bruising Year, Macron Slams Yellow Vests as a ‘Hateful Crowd’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.</ref>

Though originally surrendering, Macron later lashed out at the yellow vests, claiming they were a "hateful crowd."<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (January 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/01/unapologetic-after-bruising-year-macron-slams-yellow-vests-as-a-hateful-crowd/ Unapologetic After Bruising Year, Macron Slams Yellow Vests as a ‘Hateful Crowd’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2019.</ref>

===Let them eat cake===

===Let them eat cake===

Weeks after Macron threw a bone to minimum wage earners, protests and calls for his resignation continued unabated.  After generations of government duplicity, people are not fools anymore.  What socialism and the [[welfare state]] gives with one hand, it takes back through taxes and [[inflation]] with the other - especially in the [[zero sum]] game of government debt and budget austerity.  The beliefs of the [[liberal elite]]s, to imagine people rioting and protesting for a [[minimum wage]] increase so that they can remain at the bottom of the Marxist class structure, or that people's spiritual needs in a [[Christ]]less society can be mollified with cash, only demonstrate how out of touch and demeaning those elites are toward the public.

Weeks after Macron threw a bone to minimum wage earners, protests and calls for his resignation continued unabated.  After generations of government duplicity, people are not fools anymore.  What socialism and the [[welfare state]] give with one hand, it takes back through taxes and [[inflation]] with the other - especially in the [[zero sum]] game of government debt and budget austerity.  The beliefs of the [[liberal elite]]s, to imagine people rioting and protesting for a [[minimum wage]] increase so that they can remain at the bottom of the Marxist class structure, or that people's spiritual needs in a [[Christ]]less society can be mollified with cash, only demonstrate how out of touch and demeaning those elites are toward the public.

As the movement grew, students joined in support of workers, opposing the hardships [[big government]] imposes on people's everyday lives.  A manifesto appeared mirroring President Trump's agenda.<ref>Delingpole, James (December 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/10/france-yearns-for-trump-style-revolution/ Delingpole: France’s ‘Yellow Vests’ Issue Trump-Style Manifesto]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 10, 2018.</ref>

As the movement grew, students joined in support of workers, opposing the hardships [[big government]] imposes on people's everyday lives.  A manifesto appeared mirroring President Trump's agenda.<ref>Delingpole, James (December 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/10/france-yearns-for-trump-style-revolution/ Delingpole: France’s ‘Yellow Vests’ Issue Trump-Style Manifesto]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 10, 2018.</ref>

[[Leftist]]s and [[anarchist]]s have joined in the anti-tax protests and general disillusionment with the [[status quo]].<ref>https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2018/12/10/vide-d10.html</ref><ref>https://en.news-front.info/2018/12/11/french-leftist-party-unbowed-leader-expects-yellow-vests-protests-to-continue/</ref>  Leftism in general is not based on property rights, and an anti-tax movement primarily is a dispute over property rights.  The carbon tax is a [[consumer]] tax, affecting everyone's cost and quality of living.  The carbon tax is also primarily aimed at [[behavior modification]], and not necessarily revenue generation for the state; how the state misspends carbon tax revenues is another matter completely.

[[Leftist]]s and [[anarchist]]s have joined in the anti-tax protests and general disillusionment with the [[status quo]].<ref>https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2018/12/10/vide-d10.html</ref><ref>https://en.news-front.info/2018/12/11/french-leftist-party-unbowed-leader-expects-yellow-vests-protests-to-continue/</ref>  Leftism in general is not based on property rights, and an anti-tax movement primarily is a dispute over property rights.  The carbon tax is a [[consumer]] tax, affecting everyone's cost and quality of living.  The carbon tax is also primarily aimed at [[behavior modification]], and not necessarily revenue generation for the state; how the state misspends carbon tax revenues is another matter completely.

In rural areas of France, where driving is a necessity, protests amount to road blocks, disrupting shopping and the economy.  The protests are peaceful, with 80% of the population backing the movement.  The roads are virtually empty on weekends, where protesters gather at crossroads and roundabouts, often with a handful of supportive police looking on.  Drivers with the mandatory yellow vest all vehicles are required to carry displayed on their dashboard pass through quickly.<ref>https://youtu.be/42-bT1F8dbw</ref>

In rural areas of France, where driving is a necessity, protests amount to roadblocks, disrupting shopping and the economy.  The protests are peaceful, with 80% of the population backing the movement.  The roads are virtually empty on weekends, where protesters gather at crossroads and roundabouts, often with a handful of supportive police looking on.  Drivers with the mandatory yellow vest all vehicles are required to carry displayed on their dashboard pass through quickly.<ref>https://youtu.be/42-bT1F8dbw</ref>

In urban areas like Paris, it is a more mixed sentiment which includes dissatisfaction with the intrusion of government, as well.  [[Social justice warrior]]s have protested for "direct democracy" and against the loss of national sovereignty to the bureaucratic EU regime.  Some leftists who do not respect property rights have engaged in property damage and looting.  Riot police have responded with tear gas bombs and arrests.  Anarchists have provoked clashes with police.

In urban areas like Paris, it is a more mixed sentiment which includes dissatisfaction with the intrusion of government, as well.  [[Social justice warrior]]s have protested for "direct democracy" and against the loss of national sovereignty to the bureaucratic EU regime.  Some leftists who do not respect property rights have engaged in property damage and looting.  Riot police have responded with tear gas bombs and arrests.  Anarchists have provoked clashes with police.

Hundreds of protestors demonstrated in front of the [[EU Commission]] headquarters (the EU is a strange beast, with a legislative assembly in Strasbourg and an [[Executive Branch]] in [[Brussels]]) and called for Belgium's prime minister Charles Michel to resign.<ref name="ProtestsSpread">[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/08/police-fight-yellow-vests-at-eu-hq-as-protests-spread-to-belgium-netherlands/ Police Fight Yellow Vests at EU HQ as Protests Spread to Belgium, Netherlands]. ''Breitbart News''. December 8, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.</ref>  Belgians also are none to happy with the UN migrant treaty which threatens to overrun their society and culture, which has already been overrun by [[multicultural]] [[utopia]]n dreams.

Hundreds of protestors demonstrated in front of the [[EU Commission]] headquarters (the EU is a strange beast, with a legislative assembly in Strasbourg and an [[Executive Branch]] in [[Brussels]]) and called for Belgium's prime minister Charles Michel to resign.<ref name="ProtestsSpread">[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/08/police-fight-yellow-vests-at-eu-hq-as-protests-spread-to-belgium-netherlands/ Police Fight Yellow Vests at EU HQ as Protests Spread to Belgium, Netherlands]. ''Breitbart News''. December 8, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.</ref>  Belgians also are none to happy with the UN migrant treaty which threatens to overrun their society and culture, which has already been overrun by [[multicultural]] [[utopia]]n dreams.

The Belgian [[Prime Minister]] resigned on December 18, 2018 as protesters encircled EU headquarters.

The Belgian [[Prime Minister]] resigned on December 18, 2018, as protesters encircled EU headquarters.

===Netherlands===

===Netherlands===

===Bulgaria===

===Bulgaria===

In Bulgaria, mobilization against rising fuel prices began November 2018.  Thousands of Bulgarians blocked main roads and border crossings between their countries and [[Turkey]].  In the poorest country in the European Union, the slogan has expanded over time around the question of purchasing power.<ref>https://www.lci.fr/international/gilets-jaunes-la-belgique-et-la-bulgarie-ont-elles-aussi-leurs-gilets-jaunes-2105106.html</ref>

In Bulgaria, mobilization against rising fuel prices began in November 2018.  Thousands of Bulgarians blocked main roads and border crossings between their countries and [[Turkey]].  In the poorest country in the European Union, the slogan has expanded over time around the question of purchasing power.<ref>https://www.lci.fr/international/gilets-jaunes-la-belgique-et-la-bulgarie-ont-elles-aussi-leurs-gilets-jaunes-2105106.html</ref>

===Serbia===

===Serbia===

In Germany yellow vests demonstrated at the Brandenburg Gate.  Protesters also demonstrated against the [[UN Migrant Treaty]].<ref>http://m.rfi.fr/europe/20181128-allemagne-connecte-phenomene-gilets-jaunes</ref>

In Germany yellow vests demonstrated at the Brandenburg Gate.  Protesters also demonstrated against the [[UN Migrant Treaty]].<ref>http://m.rfi.fr/europe/20181128-allemagne-connecte-phenomene-gilets-jaunes</ref>

Not since [[Hitler]]'s bunker has [[Berlin]] appeared so fortified to defend Christmas Markets from Islamic [[jihad]]i attacks. German police are loosing control of their ability to respond in an increasingly tribalized and lawless society. A police officer recruited to make the police force [[multicultural]] was arrested for planning to bomb a police station. Citizens dare not make complaints to police for fear of being accused of racism or  [[hate speech]] in identifying suspects. Meantime, rather than defend the public against violent [[crime]], a [[politically correct]] police force has time to arrest [[Facebook]] posters for complaining about the situation,<ref>https://youtu.be/jjgORHvWZug</ref> or harassing young German girls who wear their hair in braids as suspected [[neo-Nazi]]s.<ref>https://youtu.be/imQNS9ORQyc</ref>

Not since [[Hitler]]'s bunker has [[Berlin]] appeared so fortified to defend Christmas Markets from Islamic [[jihad]]i attacks. German police are losing control of their ability to respond in an increasingly tribalized and lawless society. A police officer recruited to make the police force [[multicultural]] was arrested for planning to bomb a police station. Citizens dare not make complaints to police for fear of being accused of racism or  [[hate speech]] in identifying suspects. Meantime, rather than defend the public against violent [[crime]], a [[politically correct]] police force has time to arrest [[Facebook]] posters for complaining about the situation,<ref>https://youtu.be/jjgORHvWZug</ref> or harassing young German girls who wear their hair in braids as suspected [[neo-Nazi]]s.<ref>https://youtu.be/imQNS9ORQyc</ref>

===UK===

===UK===

Yellow Vests have shut down London Bridge to protest the Brexit Betrayal, demanding "Brexit Now!" and have to burnt the EU flag.

Yellow Vests have shut down London Bridge to protest the Brexit Betrayal, demanding "Brexit Now!" and burning the EU flag.

===Iraq===

===Iraq===

Canada's unpopular [[Prime Minister]] [[Justin Trudeau]] faces re-election in 2019.

Canada's unpopular [[Prime Minister]] [[Justin Trudeau]] faces re-election in 2019.

Leftist Canadians have not faced an unpopular carbon tax yet to carry out the climate change agenda.  The [[social experiment]] in France, the mother country of a great number of Canadians, has failed.  Canada, which prides itself with [[diversity]], is totally dependent on driving to maintain any semblance of a modern [[nation state]].  Yet the Trudeau regime has been particularly oppressive toward the native populations of oil rich provinces as the United States surpassed Canada in energy production.

Leftist Canadians have not faced an unpopular carbon tax yet to carry out the climate change agenda.  The [[social experiment]] in France, the mother country of a great number of Canadians, has failed.  Canada, which prides itself with [[diversity]], is totally dependent on driving to maintain any semblance of a modern [[nation state]].  Yet the Trudeau regime has been particularly oppressive toward the native populations of oil-rich provinces as the United States surpassed Canada in energy production.

Pro-pipeline advocates which have protested the Trudeau regime's restrictions on their ability to feed their families have been labeled "fascist" by the leftist state-controlled megamedia propaganda apparatus, the [[CBC]].

Pro-pipeline advocates which have protested the Trudeau regime's restrictions on their ability to feed their families have been labeled "fascist" by the leftist state-controlled megamedia propaganda apparatus, the [[CBC]].