The Flickering Embers of Revolution

America is experiencing an unorganized revolution—an eruption of desperation manifesting in sporadic acts of violence. The individuals involved—those firing from towers, robbing convenience stores, or recklessly discharging weapons in the streets—are not part of a coordinated movement. Yet, their actions stem from the same well of frustration and despair. If these acts occurred in a single place at a single time, we would call it a revolution.

Revolutions thrive on spontaneity. What we have in America is a slow-burning, perpetual rebellion that keeps the nation on edge. We never know when or where the next flare-up will occur or who its next casualty will be. This is the byproduct of a society plagued by economic uncertainty, medical neglect, inadequate retirement security, and relentless overwork. These are the seeds of revolution, yet no single spark has set them ablaze. Instead, what we witness are flickering embers—isolated bursts of rebellion and madness that die out before igniting a more significant movement. Yet, their psychological impact is undeniable. Fear lurks in every headline. Uncertainty grips us all.

At the heart of capitalism lies its greatest antagonist: the defeated. Those who lost the economic war drift through the margins, laboring in meaningless jobs hidden in plain sight. They are the revolution waiting to happen. Capitalism’s survival depends on keeping them disorganized, ensuring their voices never coalesce into a unified demand for change. The mere whisper of a “grassroots movement” sends tremors through the capitalist class. And so, capitalism remains perpetually anxious, forever wary that the scattered shadows will unite, and the unorganized revolution finally finds its structure.