Where was the Color at A16 in D.C.?

[Max Sawicky]

YF:  . . . protests that C & P describe 
are the kind that comes and goes in response to large-scale economic 
ups & downs, whereas union democracy and solidarity in the community 
are more about issues that never go away.  In fact, I think that 
whether or not rank-and-file unionists stay involved in union and 
other political goings-on pretty much determines the quality of 
democracy -- everyone's favorite word -- under capitalism. . . .

If you've got 30 to 50 people coming to meetings every
week, I would say that's very good for a campus.  But to
me mobilization means a situation where half the campus
is ready to come to a meeting, hence my definition leads
to my judgement that you are demobilized (albeit active).

I agree that day-to-day work is important.  On most days,
it's the only option available.  But I would suggest
that this premise is inconsistent with your philosophical
perspective, which dwells on much more radical goals.  From
my standpoint, your practice has eclipsed your theory.

mbs