In between storms

Translation??  "Today we were left with a lot of truth."  How close is that?

The two recent storms did a lot of damage.  Roads are closed, villages cut off, lots of flooding and sadly, over 70 deaths.  However, the city and those of us away from the coasts came away relatively unscathed.  It has been cloudy for almost three weeks and there have been decent rains, but considering how hard other areas were hit... whew!

Still there is an undercurrent, a tension,  You see evidence of it everywhere, like in yesterday's parade.

"The repression of Sept. 13, not forgiven or forgotten." Which repression are we talkin' about?

And the storms took the wind out of the current political protest, but that is strictly temporary.  In Mexico City, the leaders of CNTE, the teachers, drew the wrath of some of their members because they did not return to the zocalo today which apparently was part of the deal to clear it for Independence Day festivities.  They yelled "You sold us out!" and "Time to change leaders."  However, big things are planned both in the DF and here in Oaxaca in the next few days so we will have to wait and see.  Actually, I would imagine there will be protests, blockades and marches in many states, especially on Sept 20.

It is quite sad and counter productive that both El Norte and Mexico are in such convoluted and dysfunctional times.  Some of the reasons are obvious, like greed and corruption.  And some of the solutions are obvious as well, like getting rid of the greedy corrupt bastards, but that might continue to be elusive.  I mean it's only been going on since forever.

Fortunately, no revolution needed in the US, instead the right is calling for a coup.... where is the meteor when we need it?