UK politics, Extinction Rebellion
Onto day three of XR's occupation of Bristol and it's actually really swell.
Traffic isn't really any worse than normal. Large areas of the city centre are devoid of traffic and much more pedestrian friendly. I've seen way more cyclists about, and my commute actually takes less time because roads aren't an obstacle anymore.
The actual occupation site is like a chill festival. There's information tents, live music, children playing in the streets, small wares and what I think was a clothes swap. And incredibly tidy too. It's really an ocean of calm surrounded by chaos.
Overall, I kinda prefer it this way.
re: UK politics, Extinction Rebellion
The funny thing is, for all the people complaining about it, is that this isn't even particularly new for Bristol.
A few years ago we had a recurring event called Make Sundays Special, where most of the city centre would just be closed to traffic, the space given over to deckchairs and games and a giant water slide once—and it was frickin' awesome.
