Showing posts with label social unrest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label social unrest. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

HOT Summer

Things are going to really heat up this summer!  Greece is already boiling over.  A heatwave of unrest is moving into the UK where union protests and civil disobedience may be reminiscent of PM Thatcher's coal union busting days.  Europe will not be high on the list of travel destinations as entitlements get scaled back throughout insolvent Euro member countries and the shear size of the protests will put a strain on police forces and leave most governments with no choice but to bring in their military to function as police.  There is bound to be disruption in public services and transportation systems.  Business will certainly not be as usual.  All of it will take its toll on the social system and we're sure to see some tears in the fabric.  Some citizens are bound to crack and who knows what bizarre acts we may see.  Things could spiral out of control and those responsible for keeping the peace may ultimately end up fueling the flames.  What will rise from these frames?  A leader, a charismatic anarchist, a savior, or a phoenix?  I think we may soon find out.