A Revolutionary Primer

There is never enough time.

And as many people are eager to advise use, time is the thing we have the least of. I decided that it would be more beneficial to write my initial thoughts on student movements and national movements before I did any more work.

I finished reading an article about the Black Panther Party that discussed the history, goals, effects, and downfall of the party. Intrigued and edified, I did a little bit of research on another group that was mentioned in the article: The Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). At first, I was rather excited as I expected to find a strong student movement that was making significant progress towards change. One that had a large membership of student activists who worked as a nationally cohesive team towards progressive ideals. One that I just happened to miss these past twenty years.
What I found instead was disheartening to say the least. The SDS has fallen from the position it once had as an affiliate of the Black Panther Party. No longer does it carry a voice that can be heared on college campuses around the country. To me, it looks like almost every other student movement and organization I have seen. A short burst of activity and membership that withers as younger members lose interest and older members graduate.

Perhaps I am exaggerating a little. Apparently, in January of 2006, the movement to revive the SDS began. It looks to me that it lasted about a year. While it hasn't been around for very long and I can already see it start to fade, I am impressed with how far it has come.

ow that I have procrastinated enough on this by getting distracted doing other things I must retire from writing this miniscule primer.

Goodnight.