Olympic Conclusions

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In reality it is. Masses are brainwashed. All the consumerism hype. Little solidarity, more and more estranged.

Yup exactly what I'm trying to say.  We get the government and society we deserve. 

Facebook, mobile phones with cameras and microphones

And the foc-u web site?

Except these things, as we have seen can also start revolutions against totalitarian dictators (whom have more often than not been supported by our democracy loving western governments)

It's a bit like the young lads at work who'll say to me "What's the union ever done for us?"  I'll reply "what have you done for the union?"

I'll point out that the safe work environment, a decent rate of pay, welfare facilities, pensions etc etc that we enjoy (some of us, for now), are all becuase their forefathers organised and fought for their rights.

Today, apparently, all we can do is sit back and watch it slip away, maybe cast our vote once every four or five years.  Or fight amongst ourselves over immigration and benefits cheats, maybe throwing what few pennies we have left on stupid lottery tickets as if it's the only way out of this pile of shite.