• SpookyBogMonster@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    I dunno if you know literally anything about the French, but Rioting is a long-standing part of their political culture over there. I’d argue it’s a good thing.

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      I’d argue it’s a good thing.

      It got France to this point (descent into authoritarianism), and you think that’s a good thing?

      Riots may have worked for France 800 years ago, but not in this modern world, I’m afraid.

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        It got France to this point (descent into authoritarianism), and you think that’s a good thing?

        … Do you know what the French historically do to authoritarians???

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        800 years ago

        The most famously successful riots happened in 1789 (234 years ago). I’m sure you were just being hyperbolic, but its important to note that this isn’t some relic of ancient history, its the cornerstone of their modern democracy.

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          I’m sure you were just being hyperbolic, but its important to note that this isn’t some relic of ancient history

          No, I mean 800 years ago, like the 1229 University of Paris strike (riot), but yes, there were many others that happened in the last <300 years.

          Regardless, I think the impact of a modern day riot isn’t nearly the same as one taking place hundreds of years ago.