Riots in France?

Probably.

?!?!?!?!?!

Ridiculous.

Last time there were anti-fascist demos because Le Pen went into the second round, but no riots.

People have very strange ideas about France. It is a lively place with a fair number of strikes, demonstrations, social movements - such as camping out in support of the homeless - etc (though far less time lost in strikes than here or many other countries - the strikes are typically short and symbolic) but all in all a safe and peaceful place.

The riots on housing estates in tough suburbs (not all of "la banlieue" is tough or poor - helly, Neuilly where Sarkozy was mayor is a banlieue - and the richest town in France) were nothing like some one might find elsewhere in the world with significant loss of life and considerable property damage.

Yes, we have already wired the Eiffel Tower for demolition, and there has been a run on pitchforks for the march on Versailles.

I'm sharpening my weapons and training hard for tomorrow night...You're never ready enough for a healthy bit of demonstration!

There's a civil war planned - north vs south ...

Keep your wits about you!

If Le Pen gets through to the 2nd round, yes, I hope there will be riots!

Umm, horrible little man, he was in the village unannounced 2 weeks ago - he was pathetic - his henchmen were very worrying!

Kira

This is hysterical, never heard it with the previous presidential election here ... the village has 'Don't Cry for me Argentina' over the public tannoys & we seem to have a gendarmerie presence in the village ... seeing the Mayor later at lunch, will have words!!!

Kira