Living in the Midwest, I'm not often exposed to what happens when huge numbers of people live in large concentrations in relatively small areas. Things like a convergence of irrational, emotionally/mentally unstable, pampered professional whiners for various political causes. This seems to be a problem peculiar to advanced western nations. I think the root cause is too much success. When there is virtually guaranteed food, shelter, clothing, and security, far beyond basic living requirements, people begin looking for a deeper meaning in life. This seems to range from the extreme's of devoting one's life to religion on one side, ranging to the opposite extreme of devoting one's life to debauchery. In these people's case, it seems to be devoting their lives to paranoia and hate.
Thanks to Ace Of Spades HQ, I've been introduced to the Zombietime weblog, who seems to specialize in photographing political events (NSFW or those who have just eaten)in San Francisco. Which has reinforced my belief that I will never, ever voluntarily enter that city. A quick irony note: I'm reasonable certain the people demonstrating against Israel/zionism would be among the first imprisoned/tortured/stoned/beheaded by the people they're supporting. I've yet to see any mass diversity, gay pride, or nudist demonstrations in muslim nations.
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