Q. Hi Lynn, I have a question about the city where I live (Barcelona). In the last years the City Council has reduced places to park cars, and they have made a lot of bike lanes. People who drive cars and motorbikes think there is a war against them, and that they don't want us to drive inside the city. It is happening also in other cities like Madrid, where people from outside the area (called Madrid Central) won't be able to drive in the center of the city. My question is where are we going in terms of urban mobility and how do you see we are going to move around the city in the next years. Thank you.
But, what is really going on? The more housing you can cram in an area, and less vehicles allowing people to move creates a money making opportunity. More homes equates to more bank and investor loans, more in taxes and more in local economy revenue.
Encouraging people to living in cluster housing (homes that are tightly put together) keeps people dependent on the resources around them. It is difficult to grow food or be self sustaining without a yard. The downsized homes (many are a smaller square footage) make it difficult to store extra things during times that you feel you may need them. By not having the mobility of a vehicle when you want it, you are sort of "trapped" at or near your home (I hear "Do you see the dependence and control emerging?"). It is brilliant plan of taking away independence in exchange for providing convenience. Always question what is going on around you and listen to your intuition with regards to is this in your greater good.
Q. What is going on in France? What started as a gas tax is turning into so much more. What is going on and what is going to happen? Thanks Lynn!
https://www.thelocal.fr/20181207/live-france-in-crisis-as-country-braces-for-more-violenceA. I hear the phrase "People are mad as hell and they aren't going to take it anymore." As I focus a little more, I realize that in France the government has been taking and taking from people, making it hard to live for most. The most recent tax increase pushed people over the limit, and they revolted. The people feel as though their representation is speaking for them, so they are standing up for themselves.
I get the movement has lost a little momentum since it started, but still has a lot of energy behind it. I see some big changes in government happening (either with people or policy). The government was fine to extract from the people as long as it didn't create bigger problems, but now they see this isn't going to work much longer. I want to say within a few weeks (by the end of the year) something big will shift there. The economy seems to struggle a bit in the process. The government was used to taking from the people to fund everything going on (migrants and social programs), but will not be able to sustain this. While the government figures out what to to do, I get they will have some difficult economic times (again something within the next few weeks).
France does look to improve, but it will take time for the government to reallocate and determine what they are capable to offer (and the focus seems to be on the migrant situation).
And that is all I have for this reading. Thank you. Love and light, Lynn
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4 comments:
As someone who has visited European cities often, I am all for the banning of cars in the central historic districts of cities. Besides preserving important art and buildings from pollution, these cities are so densely populated that if everyone living there had a car life would be impossible, as it is in Paris now. For two decades Italy has successfully banned cars except for taxis and buses in the historic districts of Florence and other cities. Residents can still park their cars in the outlying neighborhoods not part of the historic districts. Urban planning
should be about fostering livability, and encouraging bikes is a great improvement.
I fully support the French rebellion against Macron, who stole the election from Marine LePen. He was a Rothschild bank accountant and a total EU Globalist the French are rejecting, thanks to the example of Trump, who has influenced rejection of the EU agenda and the mass Global migration Germany, Italy, France and many other countries are sick of. It's time for people everywhere to reclaim control over their own destinies and not be manipulated and misled by those who work against their interests while breeding fear and hate.
About France, there is something else going on that is spreading to other countries. The yellow vests are showing up and protesting in many other countries in Europe, Belgium, Sweden, others too. It looks like it started with a revolt against one specific tax and has expanded to include demands for things like higher wages, better healthcare, reigning in the banks, in general a call for better living conditions and reducing or eliminating any outside influences that affect them such as the UN or cabal-type organizations. It looks like a great awakening and people attempting to free themselves now that they know. Oh yeah, some vests have a Q emblazoned on the back. What do you think? Will this continue and spread?
It is already spreading. Trump was the beginning. He was a populist candidate, not a career politician. People are rebelling against Macron in France. Merkle has outlived her usefulness and lost her position as leader of the CDU. Britain is moving forward with plans to leave the EU. The Old Guard and established politicians are on the way out. It is not going to get any better.
The interesting thing is that people always comment on Trump's approval rating. Last week I saw it was at 49%. But it is still higher than the leaders of most nations in the West.
@Robert: Thank you for your perspective. I have not experienced this first hand. :-)
@Craig: This will most definitely continue to spread. I see it even uniting some unlikely groups...
@Raymond: Thanks for the comments... it is interesting times, huh? ;-)
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