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VOID NETWORK- Signs of the times / Images from the future: Thoughts on the “yellow vests” and the revolt in France.

Submitted by Mumakil on Jan 3 2019 10:01

Almost two months after their emergence the yellow vests are still here! The movement started attracting international attention and more extensive coverage after the events that took place on Saturday 1/12. This was expectable, since no matter what our political judgment may turn out to be, we are faced with a nationwide revolt, which has not simply prompted thoughts for a state of emergency, but led to its informal implementation, through the extensive police measures imposed during the 8/12 demonstrations.

Todas Contra Bolsonaro! Todas contra Bolsonaro e a nova direita!

Submitted by R Totale on Jan 1 2019 15:39

No dia primeiro de janeiro de 2019, Jair Bolsonaro assumirá a presidência do Brasil. Sua candidatura, seu governo e seus aliados representam o que há de pior em qualquer sociedade: o autoritarismo, o sexismo, o racismo, a homofobia e a xenofobia. O capitalismo aliado a práticas com fortes tendências fascistas!

All Out Against Bolsonaro! An Appeal from Brazil

Submitted by R Totale on Jan 1 2019 15:30

A call from Brazilian anarchists: On January 1, 2019, Jair Bolsonaro will assume the presidency of Brazil. His candidacy, his government, and his allies represent the worst in any society: authoritarianism, sexism, racism, homophobia, and xenophobia. Capitalism combined with strong fascist tendencies! We are calling on everyone to resist.

Gilets Jaunes on the streets for social justice

Submitted by Shoal Collective on Dec 31 2018 13:13

Despite the French national flags being waved by the protesters, local libertarian communist Riton said he had no worries about the political direction the Gilets Jaunes were taking.

Yellow Vests!? Some stances

Submitted by Guerre de Classe on Dec 26 2018 15:57

Source: https://www.autistici.org/tridnivalka/gilets-jaunes/#more-2809

Christmas with the Gilets Jaunes

Submitted by Shoal Collective on Dec 26 2018 12:49

‘The people who run the country really don’t speak the same language as us,’ said Patrick, a gilet jaune from a poverty-stricken former mining town in southern France. ‘A gap has opened up and they are on a different path that is taking them further away all the time. The gulf that separates them from real life is quite incredible.’