The White Working Class Are Rising Up To Revolt In Europe. The yellow vests protests began after the French government imposed a tax on gas and diesel. The citizenry was furious, the rising tax would affect those from rural areas more so than those in cities.\xa0 This meant that once again the urban areas would continue unscathed following government action on climate change and be immune to the economic ramifications of a globalized economy. \xa0 In response white working class people from the rural areas rose up and began to revolt in major cities. They called themselves the forgotten majority, similar to Trump's silent majority.\xa0 \xa0 Now entering week three, it is expected to continue as French president Emmanuel Macron refuses to negotiate.\xa0\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHVyXN4mqSU\nSupport the show (http://timcast.com/donate)\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices