Riots, Rebellion and Revolution

[Brave7]

The Economic Crisis and Civil Unrest

At the onset of the economic crisis, these warnings were numerous. While many will claim that since we have moved on since the fall of 2008, these warnings are no longer valid. However, considering that the western world is on the verge of a far greater economic crisis that will spread over the next few years, from Greece to America, a great global debt depression, these warnings should be reviewed with an eye on the near future.

In December of 2008, in the midst of the worst period of the crisis of 2008, the IMF issued a warning to government’s of the west to “step up action to stem the global economic crisis or risk delaying a recovery and sparking violent unrest on the streets.” However, governments did not stem or stop the economic crisis, they simply delayed the eventual and inevitable crisis to come, the debt crisis. In fact, the actions governments took to “stem” the economic crisis, or delay it, more accurately, have, in actuality, exacerbated the compound effects that the crisis will ultimately have. In short, bailing out the banks has created a condition in which an inevitable debt crisis will become far greater in scope and devastation than had they simply allowed the banks to fail.

Even the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the most prestigious financial institution in the world – the central bank to the world’s central banks – has warned that the bailouts have put the global economy in potentially far greater peril. The BIS warned that, “The scope and magnitude of the bank rescue packages also meant that significant risks had been transferred onto government balance sheets.”

The head of the IMF warned that, “violent protests could break out in countries worldwide if the financial system was not restructured to benefit everyone rather than a small elite.” However, he is disingenuous in his statements, as he and the institution he represents are key players in that “small elite” that benefit from the global financial system; this is the very system he serves.

In late December of 2008, “A U.S. Army War College report warn[ed] an economic crisis in the United States could lead to massive civil unrest and the need to call on the military to restore order.” The report stated:

Widespread civil violence inside the United States would force the defense establishment to reorient priorities ... to defend basic domestic order and human security.

Further revealed in the news release was the information that, “Pentagon officials said as many as 20,000 Soldiers under the U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) will be trained within the next three years to work with civilian law enforcement in homeland security.”

See also paragraphs: Europe in Social Crisis, Is Civil Unrest Coming to America?, Will the Middle Class Become Revolutionary?, and Is Revolution the Right Way Forward?

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.p...t=va&aid=18529

[South]

I expect that Obama would welcome actions that would give him an excuse to declare martial law. That would work very well into his obvious direction at this point.

Obama's handlers were clever enough to pull the puppet strings of the uneducated masses at the polls. It shouldn't be very hard to direct their actions here.

[Brave7]

I agree with you, violence never fix anything but rather make things worse.

I am sure there are many ways to disagree peacefully. it is always easier to disagree, that's why other alternative solutions should be put on the table at the same time.

[psylinx]

The cost of two wars...

All the people screaming and shouting should have been four years ago! I think that is what ticks me off. And I don't hear anything about almost ALL of congress reauthorizing the Patriot act unchanged. So if they want to scream and blame any one, first place a mirror, then remove almost EVERY legislator regardless of party!
Look at voting records, business affiliations and oust the criminals, if we want change that is the way to do it...

[South]

Originally Posted by psylinx

The cost of two wars...

All the people screaming and shouting should have been four years ago!

See, I told you. Bring up anything related to Obama's shortcomings and there's somebody standing by to redirect the flame to something Bush related. Never fails. Never.

[psylinx]

Okay let me expound on this further...

I donated to the Obama campaign hoping for real change in this country, and I feel betrayed. What finally broke the camels back was the fact that all this talk of transparency has only yielded tiny results, so yes boot Obama too!

So my point is that he is NOT alone in this and if you think someone like Senator Boehner (fitting name) will be any better think again! I cannot stand Pelosi either and I once identified myself as a Democrat!

My point is look at their records and vote accordingly!

[South]

Originally Posted by psylinx

Okay let me expound on this further...

I donated to the Obama campaign hoping for real change in this country, and I feel betrayed. What finally broke the camels back was the fact that all this talk of transparency has only yielded tiny results, so yes boot Obama too!

So my point is that he is NOT alone in this and if you think someone like Senator Boehner (fitting name) will be any better think again! I cannot stand Pelosi either and I once identified myself as a Democrat!

My point is look at their records and vote accordingly!

I hate to move off point and Cricket can chastise me accordingly, but I do want to ask you a question. I'm asking you specifically for two reasons.

1) You have the rare trait of being an Obama voter who knows what's going on in the world around him.

2) You're one of the few still willing to admit you voted for him.

So surely before voting him in as commander in chief you read his book and checked his voting record. Given such a solid insight into his mindset and beliefs, what about that gave you any thought whatsoever that he meant the things his handlers put on the teleprompter for him to read during the campaign?

He is acting exactly like the Obama from his book and nothing like the Obama his handlers created for the ad campaigns. In other words, I got exactly what I expected yet somehow Obama voters are surprised that he is who he is, even though he wrote an entire book about it. How does that happen?

[psylinx]

"So surely before voting him in as commander in chief you read his book and checked his voting record. Given such a solid insight into his mindset and beliefs, what about that gave you any thought whatsoever that he meant the things his handlers put on the teleprompter for him to read during the campaign?"

Frankly not as much as I should have...

"He is acting exactly like the Obama from his book and nothing like the Obama his handlers created for the ad campaigns. In other words, I got exactly what I expected yet somehow Obama voters are surprised that he is who he is, even though he wrote an entire book about it. How does that happen?"

By listening to the talking heads and NOT thinking objectively! So yes I made mistakes, most definitely, treat my comments as coming from someone who's eyes are opened, at least a little. You will laugh at who I really liked, Mike Gravel.