Monday, December 2, 2013

On Revolutions | Clarissa's Blog

On Revolutions | Clarissa's Blog


There were also some good changes in Zimbabwe, in that even though the majority population only became marginally better off materially, they are happier and more relaxed in the new Zimbabwe. But so far as the ruling class goes, it is clear they just wanted to emulate the colonials as closely as possible. Also they do this rather crassly and chaotically. The tone is lowered.

On Revolutions | Clarissa's Blog

On Revolutions | Clarissa's Blog


Supposing you get rid of the authority that defines your limits, how will you deal with your new limits? Many people respond by contracting not expanding -- thus Zimbabwe has many of the qualities of colonial hierarchy reimposed. People think they desire unlimited freedom, but the majority do not know themselves very well at all, and actually do not. They want restrictions -- something to fight against and to feel morally outraged over. That is why it is advisable to give a lot of radical liberal movements a wide berth, too. They absolutely do not want what they think they want.