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It erupted when least expected "from a generation (raised) on idiotic game shows (with) no room for meaningful debate; on the club sense, another wasteland (in) bars and cafes....(involving people) raised (in) a school system (that failed them, and in) colleges and universities....turned into grade stores; on media that brainwash (and) spread fear; and (with) student unions" more concerned about "singers who perform on Students' Day" than preparing young people for adult life.
Participants include people "raised on materialism, designer labels, trends and gadgets, (and) escapism, (comprised partly of) drunks and druggies (who also became) racist and nationalist."
Who'd have expected a revolutionary spirit from participants never before imagining it, let alone rallying in solidarity for over three weeks with a determination never before shown for social change.
"The nothing generation....surprised us all." Suddenly they discovered social justice and demand it. "It's nothing short of a miracle," and suggests if possible in Israel, perhaps anywhere, even in America where bread and circus distractions take top priority.
Yet after years of quiescence, there it was, resonating powerfully without letup, demanding what politicians won't do anywhere without pressure too strong to contest, provided participants stay the course, retain their energy and won't quit, come hell or high water.
America's Media: Serving Power, not People
The second above-linked article discussed how America's media suppressed an event too important to dismiss, but they did. Except for a few woefully inadequate print articles, virtually nothing's been reported.
It's what passes for journalism in America, especially on issues relating to war and peace, corporate power and privilege, as well as anything negative about Israel.
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