I have a growing feeling that the time for discussion is over. Not just on here but in the world in general...the conservative meltdown on here is merely a symptom of this: knee-jerking as only conservatives can they are floundering and panicking - hence the astonishing daily barrage of vitriol, bile, revisionism and outright racism submerging the boards like a Biblical deluge.
The Right have stopped debating. They are running scared and lashing out.
And with good reason.
From London to Paris, from Athens to Berlin - ordinary people are taking to the streets to state their opposition to the unbridled greed of the Capitalist pigs whose only response to the crisis is to stick their snouts deeper into the trough. To state opposition to our pathetic 'leaders' who hand-wring while Rome burns. To the lame extremists whose only answer is to shrilly shout the sick chorus of Nationalism and 'it's the immigrants' (ie Muslims).
The movement against the status quo is gathering speed. I estimate a couple of summers till it reaches critical mass.
This thread is to document it's nascent beginnings while we build up to the backlash - it will be the 60s all over again as I see it. The 'man' will be put to the sword - this time we will get it right.
So..I'll start: Massive Riots on Rome Streets Today
It's just the beginning. Of course there was Skullduggery with this vote - but we expect that. This is just the start.
All over Europe freedom is stirring.
Let's document it here.
The Right have stopped debating. They are running scared and lashing out.
And with good reason.
From London to Paris, from Athens to Berlin - ordinary people are taking to the streets to state their opposition to the unbridled greed of the Capitalist pigs whose only response to the crisis is to stick their snouts deeper into the trough. To state opposition to our pathetic 'leaders' who hand-wring while Rome burns. To the lame extremists whose only answer is to shrilly shout the sick chorus of Nationalism and 'it's the immigrants' (ie Muslims).
The movement against the status quo is gathering speed. I estimate a couple of summers till it reaches critical mass.
This thread is to document it's nascent beginnings while we build up to the backlash - it will be the 60s all over again as I see it. The 'man' will be put to the sword - this time we will get it right.
So..I'll start: Massive Riots on Rome Streets Today
Quote:
On the streets students and workers marched towards Piazza Venezia. Some came with motorcycle helmets and rocks, flares and thunder flashes.
Some bottles and rocks were thrown at the closest point to Berlusconi's residence, but the first major clash came outside the Senate. We watched as rocks, bottles and tiles were hurled at the police. They replied with tear gas and a baton charge.
Then there was a moment of confusion. The word reached the crowd that Berlusconi had been defeated. Some of the students danced and then embraced each other. They dislike him not just because of his way of life and the scandals involving girls and parties. They oppose the planned increases in student fees and the closures of certain smaller universities.
Then the news filtered through that in fact Silvio Berlusconi had scraped through. The mood turned angry. Some protesters began attacking banks and smashing windows. I watched an attempt to set fire to one bank.
Some bottles and rocks were thrown at the closest point to Berlusconi's residence, but the first major clash came outside the Senate. We watched as rocks, bottles and tiles were hurled at the police. They replied with tear gas and a baton charge.
Then there was a moment of confusion. The word reached the crowd that Berlusconi had been defeated. Some of the students danced and then embraced each other. They dislike him not just because of his way of life and the scandals involving girls and parties. They oppose the planned increases in student fees and the closures of certain smaller universities.
Then the news filtered through that in fact Silvio Berlusconi had scraped through. The mood turned angry. Some protesters began attacking banks and smashing windows. I watched an attempt to set fire to one bank.
It's just the beginning. Of course there was Skullduggery with this vote - but we expect that. This is just the start.
All over Europe freedom is stirring.
Let's document it here.
What is Faith? When your good deed pleases you and your evil deed grieves you, you are a believer. What is Sin? When a thing disturbs the peace of your heart, give it up - Prophet Muhammad
What is Faith? When your good deed pleases you and your evil deed grieves you, you are a believer. What is Sin? When a thing disturbs the peace of your heart, give it up - Prophet Muhammad
And you still did not answer what they are hoping to accomplish? I know you want revolution, but what is the stated goal of the strike? Reinstated bennies? More money? Bringing back the Guillotine?
