[JumpCrisscross]

> explains why it is almost only an US phenomenon

Genuine question: is it?

[sethops1]

Certainly not. Nepal's Gen Z literally overthrew their government due to inequality and corruption.

https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2025/09/nepal-gen-z-t...

[pjc50]

As did Korea. When their president tried to impose martial law, a crowd including legislators stormed the building and impeached him.

[ekianjo]

They were "helped"

[solid_fuel]

Well I guess it doesn't count then. Pack it in everyone, America was nice for some while it lasted but we got help from the French during the revolution so it doesn't count.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_in_the_American_Revolut...

[JumpCrisscross]

Everyone is “helped.”