I feel that I must begin by clarifying that this is an entirely serious topic. Looking into the causes of most major rebellions both throughout history and into today, many parallels can be drawn both between the causes of these rebellions, and of their outcomes. It scares me to say that the United States seems to itself be following the trend of rebellion almost to the letter. Whoah Eagle cool your jets, is I'm sure what is going through many of your minds. So I'll direct your attention to some alarming comparisons. The basis of revolutions are commonly centered around gaining more rights and/or wealth for the lower classes. We can see a pattern of wealth centralized in a top minority of a nation. Often times it is hard for many to find employment, even if they are, making ends meat is still often times impossible. We see the United States trying to stave this off with all of the countless social support services offering monetary assistance, but where is this money coming from? We are broke ladies and gentlemen, so spending irrationally to assist citizens of this nation is quickly becoming extremely impractical. So we see the concentrated wealth, the high unemployment, and the low wages. That can happen in any country. We then get to the kicker. The United States is a government by the people and for the people. So why is it that often times the people are ignored? SOPA, PIPA, the Patriot Act, all were attempted to be put through with much outcry from the people. SOPA and PIPA were of course not passed, but similar bills were secretly passed regardless. A government by the people listens to the people. It does not do as it pleases, and ignore the popular demand of the nation. I'd go as far as to say the increased regulations on every aspect of life is nearing the reality of a police state. Think of schools, we already lose all civil rights the second we step inside one. I am getting slightly off topic, but hopefully you get the gist. Will all of this in perspective it seems to me that it won't be long before more people begin to question this just as I have. Now I of course would never do anything radical, but there are those that would. What are your thoughts on this? Do you believe the United States is nearing a peak to possible revolution? I hope to see a great discussion below.