model (probably not a new one) of revolutionaries and activists 1. activists and revolutionaries are predominantly people who are unable to assume another social role 2. the aim of activists is to alter society in such a way that existing roles become available to them, or
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(contd) new roles that they are likely to fit are created 3. the prevalence of activists is frequently a function of the inability of youths to transition to adult roles in particular
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relatedly: I went for a walk around FiDi in Manhattan today and stopped for an extended pause at Zucotti Park. It's been 9 years and they never did get anything they asked for.
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They got Bernie and AOC. Could be a big deal
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too bad about a little thing called the Senate
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I mean, yeah, but these things take a long time to play out. Every day some 18-year-olds get on the voter rolls, and some old folks roll off them
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