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reply posted on 4-3-2004 @ 10:51 PM by EmbryonicEssence
Originally posted by Illmatic67
Most people don't even know what a revolution is to even be a part of one.

I think our dream of a revolution is fading away. It's in OUR GRASP but we can't grab it.

With all these laws the government is and will pass such as the Patriot Act, a revolution will be impossible. If you so much think the word revolution you'll be thrown into jail.


Someone said it in this thread. We've been divided and conquered. People won't unite for a revolution.

The last REAL revolution was the Black Muslim movement by Malcolm X followed closely by the Black Panther movement and both parties were torpeoded by the government.

Soon, a revolution will be more of a fantasy than reality.



Like I said, people are too lazy, or are too afraid to die. 288,368,698 people in the united states (2002 census). About 4 million are in the Armed Forces. 29 million employed by the federal government. Only a few thousand are of the "elite" controlling order of the United States. If a person could get a revolution in order that could get at least 15 million people to back them up, there would be no problem taking back control - some people would die, but that's what happens when you try to get control back to the people that were supposed to be controlling the government in the first place. Some of those in the Armed Forces are sure to join up (who wants to fight against their own brethren, just because you're told to do so)? Most of the federal employees are sure to join up. None of the controlling elite would, they'd be backed up into a corner with their only way out being the push of a red button (the BOMB/s) or surrender. I'm all for a government that is "by the people, for the people." I'm not supportive of a government whose officials have the motto: "by me, for me." I'm not going into fine details, but you get the picture. People are always willing to support a cause that helps to support themselves.


reply posted on 5-3-2004 @ 10:29 AM by enomus
scat, maybe art can change the world to some degree, but it won't create a revolution. revolutions need organization and years of planning, dedication and sacrifice, things those in power have mastered and the common man has lost to a great degree, imo.

the idea of a revolution is great until most people graduate high school and college, get married, have two kids and a dog and then spend most of their time working their asses off, trying to enjoy their family and still pay their mortgage...not much time left over for a revolution.

with all the labels, discrimination and ignorance taught here i really believe we have been divided and conquered. republicans argue with democrates while both parties fail to serve for the good of their people, blacks mistrust whites and racism is still very much alive and well in this country behind closed doors...catholics dislike muslims who dislike jews...etc. the key is bridging those gaps and uniting everyone under a common cause, but i just don't see that happening.

with all that said i still believe it's a good thing to talk about these issues, not only on this board but at home and in our communities. i still feel theres a place for activism so if you want to bomb the world, (with krylon of course), i might just pick up a can and join you...if you want to create flyers and paste them all over town, i'm with you, i've done it before...if you want to head down to the next FTAA protest in miami, you'll probably see me there...but the bottom line is i do these things mostly because i'm a stubborn idealist, i think they might change some things but overall i believe the 'show' will go on.
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