March 28, 2011
Thousands protest in London against government spending cuts
As many as 500,000 protesters marched in London on Saturday to protest Britain’s deepest cuts to public spending since World War II. The protests come after U.K. officials estimated corporate taxes would be reduced even as it tackles a $235 billion deficit and plans to cut more than 300,000 public sector jobs. Meanwhile, in the United States protesters gathered in 40 cities on Saturday to oppose tax cuts for the wealthy amid budget cuts to public services. We broadcast a video report from the streets of London and speak to British journalist Johann Hari and Allison Kilkenny of Citizen Radio in New York. [Original w/ transcript]
London's Night Riot; Neglected Throw Bottles @ Police
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Uploaded by 108morris108 on Mar 26, 2011
As evening fell, the people wanted to take over Trafalger Square, the way the Egyptians took over Tahrir square. The police were having none of it.
I mistakenly refer to everyone as RifRaf - but the ones showing violence to the Police look like society's neglected.
Two conclusions:
One: It is a fitting Kharma that the neglected ones should be the ones causing problems.
Two: Maybe they are actually the ones that start the real revolution.
Amidst all these troubles I can't help reflect on the amount of blood our leaders and their backers are soaked in.
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