What is happening in our world and what does it all mean

We have all been hearing in the news about what is happening in the middle east. People are starting to stand against the powers that are in charge and being killed in the process. The price of gas has jumped over 20cents a gallon in most places this week. Teachers are being attacked by their states in trying to pass laws that they cannot be represented by a organization for contract negotiations. What are you thinking about all of this.