Political Journalist John Fund lays blame on left leaning population and politicians for creating a violent culture in France. “France has a revolutionary tradition, they’ve been tearing up paving stones and throwing them at authorities for years,” Mr Fund told News24 Digital Presenter Gabriella Power. “Theres a left-wing element in France that wants chaos, that wants civil war. “Mélenchon, the left-wing candidate is trailing in the polls, and there are people who support him who basically want to have the vote in the street.”