I must admit that I have been lazy in the past month or so when it comes to current events. Of course I do know what's going on around the world and do check the headlines everyday, but in terms of following things really closely I have slackened off. I've actually been quite busy trying to plan an entire semester in one big chunk as well as teach. Even my output here has become a bit less prolific as a result. It doesn't leave much time to follow news closely, but one thing that has been catching my eye, along with all the middle east madness, are these protests that seem to be spreading across America.
So basically, I would like my American comrades to let me know of the significance of these protests. Is this the point where after 30 years of middle class assault that the electorate is finally taking it back? Is this the saturation or breaking point? It was great to see half a million taking to the streets in London. I would love for something on that scale to start happening in America too. Of course, if this is really the case then I take my hat off to all the American's who are getting involved. Anything that helps to swing the ball back in favour of the little man is alright by my book. I hope to read a lot more about it all this weekend. This is the kind of thing that really interests me.
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