Protestors to the left of me, politicians to the right
Protests rarely work against a determined government that cares only for power
Political protests can generate an overpowering euphoria. Passionate people, often young and idealistic, swear to each other that tomorrow will be different: Together they’ll change the world. And then tomorrow comes, and the world is as before.
I have seen and participated in and covered innumerable protests around the world. Generally the psychology of participants says that if so many agree with us then we cannot be wrong, should not be ignored and will not be denied.
There is an interesting paradox at play.
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