Revolution #

Trouble is brewing. The lower class is pissed off. The middle class is pissed off. Recent college graduates are pissed off. I'm pissed off. The MAJORITY of America is pissed off.

Some are finally doing something about it....and the movement is growing.

While the "Occupy" movement has consistently spoken for non-violent + peaceful protests, the fact remains that we, as a people, are particularly violent by nature. Just look at incidences of violent crime, black friday horror stories, road rage, school shootings and abuse. The powder keg is set to blow as the government does little to quiet our fears. They are too busy trying to afford to keep itself running (and by extension, us). The illusion is the reality: the government nor the corporations that run them do not care that your house is in foreclosure and/or you can't find a job. The priorities are crooked. Obviously, corporations would love that the economy would turn around, they NEED consumers to buy their products and purchase their services. And the government cares about us...if we mass-exodused out of here, they would not exist.
I know, broad brush.

As the complacency of the masses diminishes, the flaws in our system are finally being exposed publicly. I'm personally conflicted about the prospect of the protests becoming more often and more violent. Martial law, though I have often joked about it, is not a likeable thing to have imposed. The most advanced military in the world can surely compete with the unwashed masses. So where does that leave us? It leaves us to protest until next November when we can vote out the garbage we have and replace it with somewhat less stinky garbage.

In the meantime, though, I support the Occupy movement and hope REAL change instead of the illusion of change comes sooner rather than later. Whether it be via violent or non-violent protest, something needs to be done about our broken system.

Just keep the following lyrics in mind before you martyr yourself in the face of Uncle Sam.

"You say you want a revolution
Well you know
we all want to change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well you know
We all want to change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know you can count me out,
Don't you know it's gonna be? alright?

You say you got a real solution
Well you know
we'd all love to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well you know
We're all doing what we can
But if you want money for people with minds that hate
All I can tell you is brother you have to wait
Don't you know it's gonna be alright?

You say you'll change the constitution
Well you know
we'd all love to change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well you know
You better free your mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
Don't you know it's gonna be alright"
Lyrics composed by Lennon-McCartney - 1968