to the future...

London today was the first battle, as the working class of Britain was priced out of an education by a three fold increase in tuition. Students had been demonstrating prior to the vote and when the result was annouced the crowds went ballistic. This was a preview of where we are going, and as we see the priorities of Washington change, making life better for the rich seems to be the result, while the working class get a few crumbs to appease just enough to keep the revolt in check. This latest 'compromise' will be passed, no doubt about it, as Obama gets more Republican votes than from members of his own party.  The next two years will be telling. Will class warfare erupt here? Already the government is exhibiting signs that show a move to oppression, with the activities of Homeland Security to close web sites and the State Department and Justice Department flexing their muscles to stop the disclosure of cables giving evidence of wrongdoing by our government and government contractors. One blog described the internet in scary terms, but I have to admit the words rang true. They described the internet as a corporate network that tolerates public speech. I'm afraid as time passes, we may find that tolerance very limited.

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