Pseudo-populism, the idiotic masses, and gadfly Nation columnists

[Max B. Sawicky]

> I hate to break it to
> some folks, but a gift subscription to Extra and a collection of
> Chomsky's works isn't going to turn the working class around.  The
> problems are a lot deeper than mere ignorance.
> 

In my very modest experience, this is wrong. Ignorance is 95% of the
problem. Every time I argue with dittohead working dudes, merely
pointing out a few facts and putting forth a few arguments is enough to
shut them up and set the wheels of thought in motion. Of course, the
problem is lack of follow-up; next day, Rush Limbaugh is talking to them
and I am not. . . .
>>

I'm inclined to agree, though I think morale is a big factor.
Also destroying the intellectual reputation of those
in authority (their moral standing is already pretty
much shot to hell). 

Then there's the problem of what you would suggest
they DO, in terms of organization and activities.

mbs