Chris Hedges: Rise Up or Die

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34. Should understand...but not willing

to understand.

IMHO, most Americans cannot even hear the message over the shouts and clamor of corporate America (marketing). Most are blinded by the sparkle of the new stuff that's being forced upon us the bigger tv, the shinier smartphone, etc.. Most Americans cannot balance the difference between want and need. We want it all and descend deeper into debt to get what will be yesterday's news the day before yesterday.

He speaks of revolting. Give us a plan, give us a little direction. All well and good to spout the words but balance the words with an action plan.

Voting in the "right" people, that's a joke, we all know the voting process is bought and paid for and we have, in effect, no say at all.

General strikes? Like throwing ping pong balls at a battle cruiser. Protests? I believe any protest of note will be crushed.

This may sound like I'm not on Hedges side, not at all, I believe what he says is true.
We need a common mans leader to step up now.
We need someone to direct and coach people in the battle against corporate domination.
I do not believe that leader will be found in the political arena.