> What I intend is a network of movements that converge
> at times (say, for a big demonstration), but work
> autonomously of one another. Of course there would be
> discussion around common convergences, but there would
>
> be much looser coupling.
This is how the anti-globalization and anti-capitalist movements functioned and we can see how this is becoming the de facto form right now. The problem is a few diehards who persist in arguing for and organizing for ONE movement.
> I dont see the need for "unity", because such calls
> for unity mean that some group in charge of deciding
> what should be united around gets to trot out its
> procrustean bed and amputate the desires and programs
> of other groups and individuals.
Unity is impossible in a common movement with many competing and different tendencies. Unity is more possible when there are mutliple movements in that the movements are united in the desire to stop a war. The specifics of their analysis and their tactics might differ, but they have common ground in opposing the war.
> All of us at the marches this weekend will be against
> the war. That is all the "unity" we need. It does
> not matter that we criticize each other and that we
> raise our differences. We dont have to be like family
> members who yell at each other at home and then show
> up in public all hugs and kisses.
Exactly.
> I have no problem with any group, including WWP,
> participating in such a movement of movements.
> I do have a problem with groups trying to impose their
> will on others, and trying to gain hegemony over
> others in that movement.
I also have no problems with the WWP being part of a movement of movements, but as long as they place themselves at the head of ONE monocultural movement, I will be vocally opposed to their hegemony.
Chuck0
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