In 1789 the French rebelled and found an emperor. The Americans found their freedom from the British and enslaved the Africans. The Arab Spring bloomed and the military and the jihadists seized power. The internet gave us all the power of speech, and what did we discover? That victory goes to he who shouts the loudest, and that reason does not sell. Claire North
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This quote is very true. When you are in a position of power, it is very easy to get caught up in the moment and not think of the consequences of your actions. Sometimes people get so caught up in their own success that they don’t think about the people around them. The French Revolution may have had the best intentions, but it led to thousands of deaths, the rise of Napoleon and the creation of an empire.

The American Revolution may have created our own government but it also led to slavery in this country for almost 100 years. The Arab Spring that came with mass protests in Tunisia and Egypt led to authority taking back power in that region after 30 years. The internet gave us all access to information but it has also led to extremist groups seizing control of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to share their views with the world.

Source: The Sudden Appearance Of Hope

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