After the rise of the #OCCUPYWALLSTREET
movement, on top of various revolutions and insurrections around the
world in 2011, I expect that 2012 will likely see more of the same
along these lines. Of course, this will also be in the context
of more draconian policies which target dissent amidst a crumbling
economic and environmental infrastructure. Some people will,
undoubtedly, try to preserve and maintain the status quo while
blaming the victims for resisting (or for even just simply pointing
out the injustices of this world). Nevertheless, I've got a
feeling that this coming year might possibly see unprecedented
protests around the globe. As late as the proverbial hour is
getting for the dominant culture... people may simply never have
this type of opportunity to protest again. That may sound like
an exaggeration, but I wouldn't underestimate the power and
ruthlessness of those currently in charge of this system. Who
can guess the horrific depths to which they will sink to maintain
their power?
That said, despite the risks, I reiterate my hunch that 2012 will be a year of significant and unprecedented protests. Particularly, in English speaking countries, a few specific events might attract large numbers of people demonstrating in favor of social, economic, and environmental justice. Again... these will simply be building off of recent actions and will be driven by an evermore desperate and diverse cross-section of society (with less to lose each passing day). The simple reality is that environmental degradation continues to snowball while resource depletion spurs war, famine, and economic instability.
So, without further ado, these are the particular events which I predict will see large protests in the face of violent and corrupt power...
That said, despite the risks, I reiterate my hunch that 2012 will be a year of significant and unprecedented protests. Particularly, in English speaking countries, a few specific events might attract large numbers of people demonstrating in favor of social, economic, and environmental justice. Again... these will simply be building off of recent actions and will be driven by an evermore desperate and diverse cross-section of society (with less to lose each passing day). The simple reality is that environmental degradation continues to snowball while resource depletion spurs war, famine, and economic instability.
So, without further ado, these are the particular events which I predict will see large protests in the face of violent and corrupt power...
