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In reply to the discussion: Le Pen beats Macron in France as nationalists gain in EU vote [View all]srobertss
(261 posts)10. Why is this happening?
I find myself pointing at growing income inequality. But I also wonder if the climate crisis is part of this too. They say that Arab Spring and the Syrian civil war was driven by failing crops. The subsequent immigration to Europe has been a huge factor in this. But even India is going down this route. Its very scary and difficult to encompass. Like Voldemort is winning.
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No, its always been there as for who's fanning the flames for it to help it the most my
cstanleytech
May 2019
#23
Well first off the weakened sanctions against Russia for one not to mention his weakening
cstanleytech
May 2019
#29
I think you are right about the climate crisis. The poor/disenfranchised will try to survive
erronis
May 2019
#11
No disagreement here. Greed doesn't need excuses. It is baked into some people.
erronis
May 2019
#17
The right-wing fascists are responsible for the corruption and lies. It's Hitler and Stalin again.
rockfordfile
May 2019
#34
Plutocrats fund these campaigns to create social division, thereby no public cohesion.
KY_EnviroGuy
May 2019
#15