Revolution in Tunisia began in a very humble place – the local market:
… [A] Tunisian fruit vendor with a handcart set fire to himself six weeks ago, and in doing so lit the fuse that has detonated Egypt and threatens to topple the political order of the Maghreb, Yemen, and beyond. [Telegraph]
High food and oil prices throughout the world are fueling demonstrations with potential to spill over into full blown revolution. Already in India, demonstrations against escalating food prices have led to the following:
NEW DELHI: At least 100,000 trade unionists marched through Delhi on Wednesday in a protest against high food prices and unemployment, piling pressure on an administration under fire over corruption scandals.The demonstration was the biggest in New Delhi in years and included members of a trade union linked to the ruling Congress party, reflecting disquiet within the party over food inflation which hit a high of over 18 per cent last December.
It was also the latest in a wave of protests that have swept the world, ignited by a worldwide spike in food prices. But unlike the protests that have toppled autocratic leaders, there have been no calls to overthrow India’s democratic government. [Economic Times of the Times of India]
AFVET
February 25, 2011
Civil unrest has raised it’s ugly head already.
The people fueling it reside in the regime occupying the White House.
Obama reminds me of a little boy clapping his hands over the first toy he ever got for Christmas.
Impeach Him. Fly low and slow. Over
samhenry
February 25, 2011
Glad you landed here. You always have clearance. You are sooooo right. And this summer, tea partiers will be joined by other Republicans to show unity AND frustration. We’ve had it. Enough is enough. We have lost the Middle East thanks to him.
DarcsFalcon
February 26, 2011
Using food for fuel instead of feeding people certainly makes situations like this worse, as well. All the corn that was put into cars instead of bellies seems like such a huge waste.
Hope you’re doing well hon. Been thinking of and praying for you. Finally got the edits done on Darc’s latest book, yay!
*hugs*
samhenry
February 26, 2011
Boy do I agree with you about food for fuel. It will keep food prices high. Some people will starve so others can fuel their cars. I hate to mention how I am since the Gods like to knock me down of late. Give DK a big hug and kiss and save some for you. You both work so hard and do so much good. You are both a gift.