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Why are we not rioting? The AIG-bonus (and last?) edition

By Chris Steller | 03.17.09 | 6:02 pm

Americans’ anger over AIG’s publicly funded executive bonuses may make this the last “Why are we not rioting?” post. First, one more observer remarks on the stateside calm, blaming low levels of unionization while seeing sparks of resistance

Why are we not rioting? Part 3 — The Anglo-American speculative edition

By Chris Steller | 02.24.09 | 12:26 pm

why-not-riot-chartIn England, police are warning about a “Summer of Rage” to be ushered in by riots during an April meeting of the G20 group of nations in London. Economic conditions might inspire even the middle class to take…

Why are we not rioting? Part 2 — Asia

By Chris Steller | 02.13.09 | 12:24 pm

why-not-riot-chart“Why are we not rioting?” was the question asked on Feb. 3 in this blog column, when it took a look at not-so-random acts of outrage brought about by the economic free fall in Europe and several developing nations.…

Why are we not rioting?

By Chris Steller | 02.03.09 | 2:16 pm

why-not-riot-chartIt sounds like a question on a StatShot chart from The Onion: Why are we not rioting? But AlterNet’s Joshua Holland seriously probes why people in Europe and developing countries are taking to the streets to protest the global…