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posted by martyb on Friday August 07 2020, @12:55PM   Printer-friendly
from the the-people-are-revolting dept.

Chants of 'revolution' in Beirut as France's Macron is mobbed by angry crowds

Large crowds mobbed French President Emmanuel Macron in Beirut as he toured a neighborhood of the Lebanese capital devastated by Tuesday's massive explosion.

"Revolution, revolution!" people chanted, as shock at the devastation in the city gave way to anger on Thursday. New information reveals that Beirut officials had ignored repeated warnings about a stockpile of dangerous chemicals linked to the blast that has killed 137 people and injured 5,000.

Macron told a crowd of reporters and angry people that he would propose a "new political pact" to Lebanon's embattled political class during his visit to a predominantly Christian quarter of the city.

"The people want the fall of the regime," the protesters shouted, echoing calls for the downfall of Lebanon's long-time political elite that were popularized during a nationwide uprising late last year. "Michel Aoun is a terrorist! Help us," one man pleaded, referring to the Lebanese president. One woman screamed inaudible words inches away from Macron's face. "They are terrorists," came the repeated cries.

Most people were masked, including the French president, who removed his face covering to speak to the press. There was no social distancing.

Previously: Beirut Explosion Kills Over 100, Linked to 2,700 Tons of Ammonium Nitrate in Port Warehouse


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  • (Score: 4, Funny) by Runaway1956 on Friday August 07 2020, @06:51PM (2 children)

    by Runaway1956 (2926) Subscriber Badge on Friday August 07 2020, @06:51PM (#1033084) Journal

    Well, most farmers are bad actors. If they were good actors, they'd quit farming!

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  • (Score: 2) by deimtee on Saturday August 08 2020, @05:27AM (1 child)

    by deimtee (3272) on Saturday August 08 2020, @05:27AM (#1033344) Journal

    Some of the performances they put on while asking for subsidies and loans are are right up there with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex2r86G0sdc [youtube.com]

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    If you cough while drinking cheap red wine it really cleans out your sinuses.
    • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 08 2020, @01:44PM

      by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 08 2020, @01:44PM (#1033436)

      You should never give up on your dreams, one way or another, you can get up there on the big screen!