I don't think the line 'there are so many of us and we can't do anything about it' is in reference to the cold politicians' feelings. Thom is referring to the activists or people who are concerned about what is going on and the feeling that, though they would like their voices heard, the government quiets them and their voices generally go unheard.
I don't think the line 'there are so many of us and we can't do anything about it' is in reference to the cold politicians' feelings. Thom is referring to the activists or people who are concerned about what is going on and the feeling that, though they would like their voices heard, the government quiets them and their voices generally go unheard.