Doc_Crankenstein@slrpnk.net
on 11 Apr 10:32
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Because of their actions, the government is negotiating relief packages for people in key economic sectors being affected by the price gouging. So, “idiots” is a pretty weird way of saying “protestors who actually understand how to leverage their collective power to force the system’s hand to respect their demands”
Some of their demands were stupid and over the top. They already had supports and rebates in place and instead of just blocking in ports and refineries they impacted emergency services from getting to and from emergencies and exasperated an issue.
Hauliers and the IFA vote FF and guess who is in power? FF/FG, they literally voted for this and when faced with the inaction that the rest of us have to deal with as a result of their vote they throw their toys out of the pram.
The government could have done more, as always but this shower of selfish cunts made an issue about them and created a crisis.
Doc_Crankenstein@slrpnk.net
on 11 Apr 10:27
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Did you read the article? The fuel stations are running out because of blockades by protests. They have fuel. Hell, they are nearly to the point of needing to turn away ships because they are nearing capacity.
The protests are because of fuel pricing being gouged and impacting the livelihoods of these people.
These actions have forced the government’s hand at providing relief packages to people in need, especially those in key economic sectors such as food production, public transit, and emergency services.
The owning-class can go without making obscene profits off of an international crisis. That’s all that the people are asking for.
ji59@hilariouschaos.com
on 11 Apr 10:33
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Nothing to cheer for here. The protest is mostly led by medium to large business owners that are worried about their profits. Workers don’t own heavy machinery like trucks and tractors they can use to block streets (and if they did it with their employers equipment they would be in instant trouble).
Far-right protesters have happily latched onto these protests, flying the same slogans that were seen at anti-immigration rallies in the last years (like Irish Lives Matter).
The government has announced a relief package for impacted businesses (note that there is no relief package for average people driving to work). At best, this will result in further socialization of costs and privatization of profits.
The sad state of affairs is that the right is more capable at organizing protests than the left right now. The kulaks will get what they want, average people will get fucked.
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Absolute idiots.
Because of their actions, the government is negotiating relief packages for people in key economic sectors being affected by the price gouging. So, “idiots” is a pretty weird way of saying “protestors who actually understand how to leverage their collective power to force the system’s hand to respect their demands”
Some of their demands were stupid and over the top. They already had supports and rebates in place and instead of just blocking in ports and refineries they impacted emergency services from getting to and from emergencies and exasperated an issue.
Hauliers and the IFA vote FF and guess who is in power? FF/FG, they literally voted for this and when faced with the inaction that the rest of us have to deal with as a result of their vote they throw their toys out of the pram.
The government could have done more, as always but this shower of selfish cunts made an issue about them and created a crisis.
I mean, that’s like haggling 101. Start your demands high so you have something to give up and still get the stuff you actually want.
Their stances were unreasonable and pissed off more than brought them on side. It aligned with anti EU sentiment which is unnecessary horse shit.
Did you read the article? The fuel stations are running out because of blockades by protests. They have fuel. Hell, they are nearly to the point of needing to turn away ships because they are nearing capacity.
The protests are because of fuel pricing being gouged and impacting the livelihoods of these people.
These actions have forced the government’s hand at providing relief packages to people in need, especially those in key economic sectors such as food production, public transit, and emergency services.
The owning-class can go without making obscene profits off of an international crisis. That’s all that the people are asking for.
Stupid communists
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Is there actual gouging? How do we know?
In the article? The price change is noted at the end.
It doesn’t mention anything about price gouging though, only that global fuel prices have gone up.
They’re wanting the government to cut the fuel duty to help with the costs. At least that’s what I’ve read of Irish based communities.
I’m from the US so I interpreted it the best I could. If others closer to the issue could provide more nuance it would be much appreciated.
You did a decent job. Tax is a huge part of the cost of fuel here so there’s room to cut it but there’s no doubt that price gouging is going on also.
Diesel is running about €2.20 a litre here now which is about $9.73 per gallon in US terms.
Maths was: 2.20 x 3.78 x 1.17
Nothing to cheer for here. The protest is mostly led by medium to large business owners that are worried about their profits. Workers don’t own heavy machinery like trucks and tractors they can use to block streets (and if they did it with their employers equipment they would be in instant trouble).
Far-right protesters have happily latched onto these protests, flying the same slogans that were seen at anti-immigration rallies in the last years (like Irish Lives Matter).
The government has announced a relief package for impacted businesses (note that there is no relief package for average people driving to work). At best, this will result in further socialization of costs and privatization of profits.
The sad state of affairs is that the right is more capable at organizing protests than the left right now. The kulaks will get what they want, average people will get fucked.
We should thanks USA! They love oil, they love war, they love seeing kids die.