December 2, 2018

When fools provoke...

It is sad and infuriating at the same time watching our part of the city being destroyed for the whole world to see. I am disgusted by the pictures of this violent movement that has absolutely nothing to do with the “gilets jaunes” social manifestation. It’s a provocation that is hijacking part of the city and the world-wide media!!!!

It hits home all the more since we lived right next to the Arc de Triomphe for five years. I would open the window to hear "La Marseillaise" begin played on Victory Day or try to get a zoom shot of the Queen when she came to visit in her pink outfit.

Walking down the avenue the day after the riots is disheartening and utterly sad. How can people do this? Destruction for the sake of what?!?

I understand the "gilets jaunes" protesting against Marcon and his politics, we do live in a democracy after all but this is taking liberty one step too far!


She's still standing: Fluctuat nec mergitur!


Stepping over a piece of office equipment!


Nothing has ben saved.


Shocking!


An encouraging note along the way.


Bravo to all those street cleaners.


Local wine shop


Sickened by the hate!


Outraged by the violence!


Leftovers!


What used to be a newspaper kiosk.


Our bus stop where we used to catch the public bus to school.


No words for the sadness.


Signs of despondency.


The firefighters caught the fire before it could spread! 


More cleaning!


Inconceivable!


Why?


Leftover munition


Burned pedestrian traffic sign


Société Générale's newly refurbished affiliate  


BNP took a hit as well.


This is not part of the window decor!


In awe of all the city cleaners!

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