sabotage in France
Authorities claiming that the arson attacks on rail infrastucture were probably carried out by "the ultra-left".
I don't know, but it doesn't seem very credible to me that an actual leftist would do that *and then not claim it*. It doesn't really make sense in the context of leftist politics - you'd want to be making a point, and ensure it is clearly understood.
Unlike right-wing groups, which thrive on fear and blame, I don't see that leftist groups really have much to gain from just causing unspecified chaos... that's not how leftist politics work.
sabotage in France (clarification)
@joepie91 Also this is happening in the midst of a widespread sabotage campaign across Europe which has been attributed to Russia.
sabotage in France
@joepie91 Agree. I want some evidence before making any judgment on this case!
sabotage in France
@joepie91 they just used @riseup.net as a criteria to label this AFAIK
sabotage in France
@joepie91 it's indeed quite bullshit and early
to be more precise, i think authorities didn't say the attacks were carried out by the ultra left but the email sent to SNCF was done via an @riseup.net email *KNOWN* to be used by ultra-left
And news outlet did the rest
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To be clear, I'm not saying that *the act itself* could not be carried out by a leftist! The rail network would be a strange choice of target, but there could conceivably be circumstances where this would happen. It's the "nobody has claimed responsibility" part that makes this weird.