Compelling evidence the XR movement is b*llocks...Archived Message
Posted by Sergei Kirov on May 6, 2019, 7:43 am
Compelling evidence here that, in contrast to something like the Gilets Jaunes which is a genuine people’s movement, the Extinction Rebellion is quite clearly just a diversionary Deep State-led operation. Notice how, whereas the Gilets Jaunes have concrete demands, the XR movement demands, literally, NOTHING; its stated list of “values” read like a typical UK liberal public sector management “Action Plan” (i.e. a list of postmodern-type *feelings* with ZERO actual action in it; lots of reference to non-specific *change* etc 🙄🤦♂️...
These are the 10 stated principles of the Extinction Rebellion movement, according to its website...
"We have a shared vision of change – creating a world that is fit for generations to come.
We set our mission on what is necessary – mobilising 3.5% of the population to achieve system change – using ideas such as "momentum-driven organising" to achieve this.
We need a regenerative culture – creating a culture which is healthy, resilient and adaptable.
We openly challenge ourselves and this toxic system – leaving our comfort zones to take action for change.
We value reflecting and learning – following a cycle of action, reflection, learning, and planning for more action. Learning from other movements and contexts as well as our own experiences.
We welcome everyone and every part of everyone – working actively to create safer and more accessible spaces.
We actively mitigate for power – breaking down hierarchies of power for more equitable participation.
We avoid blaming and shaming – we live in a toxic system, but no one individual is to blame.
We are a non-violent network – using non-violent strategy and tactics as the most effective way to bring about change.
We are based on autonomy and decentralisation – we collectively create the structures we need to challenge power.
Anyone who follows these core principles and values can take action in the name of RisingUp!"
[GIVE ME STRENGTH!! 🤦♂️]
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Now here are the 25 demands of a REAL people’s movement, the Gilets Jaunes...How refreshing by comparison!!
Official 25-Point Demands of the Yellow Vests
(summarized)
Economy/Work
A constitutional cap on taxes – at 25%
Increase of 40% in the basic pension and social welfare Increase hiring in public sector to re-establish public services
Massive construction projects to house 5 million homeless, and severe penalties for mayors/prefectures that leave people on the streets
Break up the ‘too-big-to-fail’ banks, re-separate regular banking from investment banking
Cancel debts accrued through usurious rates of interest Politics
Constitutional amendments to protect the people’s interests, including binding referenda
The barring of lobby groups and vested interests from political decision-making
Frexit: Leave the EU to regain our economic, monetary and political sovereignty (In other words, respect the 2005 referendum result, when France voted against the EU Constitution Treaty, which was then renamed the Lisbon Treaty, and the French people ignored)
Clampdown on tax evasion by the ultra-rich
The immediate cessation of privatization, and the re-nationalization of public goods like motorways, airports, rail, etc
Remove all ideology from the ministry of education, ending all destructive education techniques
Quadruple the budget for law and order and put time-limits on judicial procedures. Make access to the justice system available for all
Break up media monopolies and end their interference in politics. Make media accessible to citizens and guarantee a plurality of opinions. End editorial propaganda
Guarantee citizens’ liberty by including in the constitution a complete prohibition on state interference in their decisions concerning education, health and family matters
Health/Environment
No more ‘planned obsolescence’ – Mandate guarantee from producers that their products will last 10 years, and that spare parts will be available during that period
Ban plastic bottles and other polluting packaging
Weaken the influence of big pharma on health in general and hospitals in particular
Ban on GMO crops, carcinogenic pesticides, endocrine disruptors and monocrops
Reindustrialize France (thereby reducing imports and thus pollution)
Foreign Affairs
End France’s participation in foreign wars of aggression, and exit from NATO
Cease pillaging and interfering – politically and militarily – in ‘Francafrique’, which keeps Africa poor. Immediately repatriate all French soldiers. Establish relations with African states on an equal peer-to-peer basis
Prevent migratory flows that cannot be accommodated or integrated, given the profound civilizational crisis we are experiencing
Scrupulously respect international law and the treaties we have signed