French Farmers Protest Against New Taxes by Dumping Manure at Government Buildings
On January 24, 2024, French farmers initiated a protest against new large-scale taxes imposed by the government, aimed at funding for illegal immigrants. The farmers blocked motorways and threw manure in front of government buildings as part of their demonstration. The event was highlighted by various users on Twitter, including a video posted by Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888).
NEW VIDEO: Farmers in France are REFUSING to back down until the government cancels the massive new taxes (to pay for illegal immigrants) that threaten their livelihoods. Do you support farmers? pic.twitter.com/qFXZH5kXSS
— Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) January 23, 2024
User Reactions:
- Winnie Schola: “French farmers are blocking motorways and dumping manure in front of government buildings in protest. Do you support the farmers?”
- 💥Bekah💥: “Farmers are everything. Without them, we starve. They are not wrong here. Why is everyone sitting back and letting the farmers do all the resisting?”
- Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸: “I support the farmers, not the government. Repost this and follow if you agree!”
- Mickamious: “These farmers are the real heroes. If they win, we all win!”
- AMUSIC: “Media isn’t reporting this. Heard France was top for freedom of speech.”
- Robin: “Yes!”
- Ngwu: “Protest.”
- Muhmmad Azhar: “The plight of the farmers is a complex issue closely related to socio-economic factors.”
- Ludymae: “Yes!”
- Poelock Joe: “Bet on that little good stuff 🤣.”
- Dr Danilo Krnjaić 𝕏: “Yes.”
- SparklesArt: “💯🤝.”
- MatthewJshow: “People will prevail.”
- SparklesArt: “Let them fight for their freedom.”
- Tara: “🚨🚨 Without farmers, we can’t eat, I’m with the farmers!”
- Constitutionalist: “This should happen in DC.”
- Fighting Tyranny: “These farmers will be remembered for being on the right side of history.”
- Webmiester: “It doesn’t matter if we support the farmers.”
- Michael W. Kohlman: “When the government was talking about regulating fertilizer storage for agriculture, this probably wasn’t what they meant.”
- Bill Cavnaugh: “100%.”
- George Dennis: “@PaHouseDems…:::.”
- Vtuber 4Life: “Everyone should support the farmers! Without food, there is no civilization.”
- The Truth Seeker: “The Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 destroyed 1500 Tartarian buildings.”
- Daddyslittlegirl: “Don’t know who to support.”
- Viorel Caza: “They are the best.”
- Chipper: “I think so! They will win this difference of opinion!! 🔥🔥.
In a calm and uninterrupted manner, akin to a male news announcer, this summary encapsulates the wide range of opinions expressed by Twitter users about the French farmers’ protest. The reactions vary from outright support for the farmers to questioning the broader implications of their actions and the socio-economic factors involved. This summary provides a clear insight into public sentiment and the complexity surrounding the issue of agricultural taxation and its impact on farmers.