Macron is a right winger

[Yosemito]

If a conservative tells you that the embattled Macron is a liberal, refer him to this post on Macron's policies:

The policies in question include ending a wealth tax on the rich, cutting retirees' Social Security benefits, and a series of measures designed to reduce the power of unions. While it is possible that Macron has taken these steps because he really does believe that this is the best way to boost economic growth, it is also possible that he has taken these steps because he wants to give more money to rich people.

In this respect it is worth noting that Macron is a former investment banker. Therefore he is likely to be very rich and to have rich friends.

http://cepr.net/blogs/beat-the-press/nyt-says-protests-in-france-undermine-macron-s-efforts-to-give-more-money-to-the-rich

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

1. I don't much care for him. It's just that at the time, between the fascist and him. I guess

he was the least shitty option.

[FSogol]

2. LOL, More Internet Research Agency stuff?

[TheRealNorth]

3. I was under the impression he was a neoliberal

I.e. libertarian on fiscal issues, but liberal on social issues.

[FSogol]

4. But Russia doesn't like him so they are stirring up discontent using social media.

Sound familiar?

Gosh, I wonder why this is showing up on DU? Marcon's actual opponent was an freaking unabashed fascist, nazi.