The EU Erupts In Protests From UK to Czech Republic

[JohnyMac]

I was driving today and I was listening to Glenn Beck on the radio. He mentioned that parts of the EU have experienced multiple large protests and strikes. The protesting was about,

> Inflation,
> Removing restrictions
> Climate Change restrictions that are affecting farmers
> Amongst other fun items.

My question to the UP subscribers is, why isn't our media reporting on these protests?

Not to believe anybody anymore, once I got home I did a search. Here are three articles right at the top of my search,

1) https://nypost.com/2022/10/18/france-begins-nationwide-strike-amid-soaring-inflation/

2) https://news.yahoo.com/factbox-strikes-protests-europe-over-140038152.html

3) https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-beer-delivery-drivers-strike-five-days-pay-dispute-union-2022-10-18/

There are other countries citizens striking and protesting too like, Hungary, Czech Republic, Belgium, etc. 

With the citizens of so many countries across the pond protesting and striking, I ask again, why isn't our media picking it up?

 

[pkveazey]

As usual, you will be told what they want to tell you when they want to tell you. The bad thing is, they will tell you when its to late to do anything about it. It keeps the Sheeple in line. The Preppers don't need the News Media because we're prepared for whatever crap they heap on us. I've been getting small bits of info about civil unrest in Europe but it's being downplayed as, "Move along, Nothing to see here".

[gadget9901]

Just a UK update.

Still no real protests here in the UK. Other than the every now and again tiny protest actions by a handful of people getting thier protest fix for the month on any issue they can think of.

What is happening however. Is many of the labour Unions are working for an increase for their members to offset the cost of living increase. This is something that happens all the time over here. It is also very British in execution. Any strike actions are planned in a way to get the point across without significantly impacting the populace. Very peaceful indeed.

So no widespread chaos and such over here.

I must highlight a cultural difference from the US.

Protests when they happen over here are wildly different from what many in the US believe. 99% of the time they are extremely peaceful with no real unrest happening. A protest turning into a Riot is very rare indeed. Heck the only true civil unrest that happens over here are when rival soccer hoodlum groups get into it.

Now this is a special case. Basically every soccer team has a strong fan base. That fan base contains a representative criss section of the community. The militant hoodlum part of the fanbase are what they are. People looking for a fight no matter where they are.

[JohnyMac]

Thanks gadget.

Please keep an eye to east of you, in the EU. We would love updates to what is happening there too. Thx 

Different gear similar subject...What is the real reason that Truss resigned? Thx

[gadget9901]

Thanks gadget.

Please keep an eye to east of you, in the EU. We would love updates to what is happening there too. Thx 

Different gear similar subject...What is the real reason that Truss resigned? Thx

In a nut shell.

As soon as she came in. She created a mini budget announcement to address the issues happening.

On the good she proposed different measures to assist people with the energy cost increase and other cost of living assistance.

Unfortunately she also announced a series of tax cuts that would benefit the upper percentage of the populace. Not a real great move in the current climate. The tax cut was not something critical at this time.

She should have stayed concentrated on triage measures and left manifesto delivery to after things stabilise.

There may be power cuts this winter from 4pm to 7pm if the government cannot secure more gas supplies for the power stations. That is the kind of thing she should have concentrated on.

That's the simple explanation of a complex issue. She just couldn't help herself and when more politician than public servant. So her party went into damage control and told her to step down.

The system is not perfect here, yet it seems that the populace has better control of the political elite. Piss off the populace and you loose your place of influence quick.

[JohnyMac]

Thanks Gadget! 

Please keep us informed on what is going on east of you across the Channel. I have heard/read three economists I follow state that the EU Central banks are on the verge of shutting the doors. Our central bank (The Fed) loaned Credit Suisse $9B last week to pull their bacon out of the fire. This act was similar to bailing out investment banks here in the USA back in 2009.

 

[gadget9901]

Thanks Gadget! 

Please keep us informed on what is going on east of you across the Channel. I have heard/read three economists I follow state that the EU Central banks are on the verge of shutting the doors. Our central bank (The Fed) loaned Credit Suisse $9B last week to pull their bacon out of the fire. This act was similar to bailing out investment banks here in the USA back in 2009.

 

Will do.

The European economy's are going to be strained for many reasons. The energy supply issue is a prime driver.

Not overly worried about the banks having issues. Mainly due to what happened in 2008 - 2009. The globe runs on fiat currency. So governments can just let some fail and save others as needed. Not long after the 2008 debacle. Investment banks started to create other forms of risky futures products to replace the ones that failed. No lessons learned.

One thing that needs to be remembered. Is that the UK, Europe and the EU particularly are better placed than the US on these things. The laws over this way allow for governments to nationalise failing institutions at the drop of a hat.  That makes a big difference when things go wrong.

The UK did that with a bunch of the banks during the crash. Instead of a here is free money bailout. They injected fiat currency and told the bank "we now own x percentage of your institution." Then, here is the good part. The bank had to pay the injection back to regain that percentage of control back.

That's an overly simplistic version of explanation.

If you get time take a look what the EU did to Greece. The Greek banking system was run so bad. The EU held them to ransom on bailouts. Basically "fix the root issues and we will help". No free money.

[gadget9901]

Yep...

Just did a bit of digging.

The issues in Europe are mainly as a result of the curtailment of the supply of oil and natural gas from Russia.

As with the UK across Europe, the knock on effect of higher fuel and energy costs. Is the cost of everything is creeping up. OPEC is taking advantage of this and sqeezing higher profits out of the situation by lowering production. Pretty much business as usual in a world where everyone is out for themselves.

There are and will be civil disturbances caused by the situation. However the level and intensity of such, is not as high as what is being hyped by MSM or Atlernative media. Protests are very different from riots.

As an example. Take any reports of civil unrest in France with a grain of salt. The protesting is a major hobby in French society.

I will keep an eye on things. If I get concerned I will speak up. If I get concerned then all should. I keep an Eagle eye out for prepper level threats over here.

That said. Keep a firm eye out on how things are going in Ukraine. That still offers potential for disaster. Think of it this way. During the cold War semi experienced and seasoned leaders managed to keep things from blowing up. By the skin of their teeth. The leaders managing the current situation on all sides are not even close to as competent. By the way when I say all sides I mean that literally. Nobody in any country or political party has shown a level of competence required to keep this from becoming a disaster. Luckily thier has been just enough competence to keep things from escalating so far.

Let's pray it stays that way.

[JohnyMac]

"Let's pray it stays that way." Amen Brother...Amen.