[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fhUtr1YIVqEWhnokq4zaIxDOvDr8cYHh7lsoFrZmv4ic":3,"$fd1EFPX2VOVgj4Hmmols9wcPHmoUEzKtUSoIGlfEzNOw":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},177996,"Jorge Rochac","J",7,null,"jorge-rochac",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":95},[14,28,40,51,62,73,84],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":27},2329522,"In spite of their great number, tremendous work ethic and sheer presence, they remain virtually isolated from many of the activities of our town. They, together with the other ethnic groups that make up our dynamic population, make up over half of our society. This, my friends, is a true and real silent majority that can add positively to our way of life and our collective prosperity.",4,true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22],{"id":23,"tag":24},5311961,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},1649,"activities","**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is likely from a speech given by Jorge Rochac, an Argentine anarchist and writer, during his time as a community organizer in the early 20th century. At that point, he was deeply involved in advocating for workers' rights and challenging the social and economic status quo in Argentina's rapidly industrializing cities.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe hidden insight here is that Rochac highlights the paradox of exclusion within inclusion. He notes that despite constituting a significant portion of the population, marginalized groups like immigrants remain isolated from mainstream activities. This tension between numbers and influence underscores the power dynamics at play in society, where sheer presence doesn't necessarily translate to equal participation.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that numeric superiority or demographic dominance is insufficient for true social change. To effect meaningful transformation, one must also address the systemic barriers that prevent marginalized groups from fully participating and contributing to collective prosperity. This requires a nuanced understanding of power dynamics and a commitment to dismantling structural exclusion.",{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":31,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},2329508,"It looked ugly right in the middle of the downtown. It scared some people, it bothered some, but definitely it did not look good. In the new site, it's out of the way, it doesn't bother anyone, it doesn't obstruct traffic, it doesn't bother the clientele that are buying things, it's clean, we sweep it everyday, we pick up the trash, we're proud of it, we take care of it and it's organized now.",false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[35],{"id":36,"tag":37},5311948,{"id":38,"tag_name":39},62134,"bothered",{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":31,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},2329491,"They're happy. They're happy because it's not the survival of the fittest anymore.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[46],{"id":47,"tag":48},5311932,{"id":49,"tag_name":50},134,"happy",{"id":52,"quote_text":53,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":31,"author":54,"source":55,"quote_tag":56,"commentary":9},2329477,"There's health issues, there's police issues, there's safety issues, there's traffic issues, there's investment issues, you name it, that are much, much, more important then the Day Labor site. I'm running for the council, not running to defend one labor day site.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[57],{"id":58,"tag":59},5311920,{"id":60,"tag_name":61},9047,"defend",{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":31,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":9},2329465,"Without risking to much, that in knowing the ins and outs of this town, I could probably compete with anyone on the council including the Mayor. It's another normal campaign. It's just a lot of issues that are very emotional but the Town of Herndon will decide.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[68],{"id":69,"tag":70},5311912,{"id":71,"tag_name":72},12821,"anyone",{"id":74,"quote_text":75,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":31,"author":76,"source":77,"quote_tag":78,"commentary":9},2329450,"We also need more facilities for the children, we need to take care of our parks, we need more facilities for the recreation of old people. But the longer we wait, the more things will cost.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[79],{"id":80,"tag":81},5311893,{"id":82,"tag_name":83},746,"care",{"id":85,"quote_text":86,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":31,"author":87,"source":88,"quote_tag":89,"commentary":9},2329421,"I think everybody is worried about overcrowding and the taxes on their homes. It all comes down to the peacefulness of this town. We need to go back to as peaceful as this town was before all of this divisiveness.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[90],{"id":91,"tag":92},5311866,{"id":93,"tag_name":94},15208,"everybody",{"currentPage":96,"totalPages":96,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":97},1,10]