<HTML>Once upon a time I knew someone who proclaimed himself a proud member of the REPUBLICAN Socialist Organizating Committee. I think his theory was that Republicans are much more effective organizers of socialist alternatives than anything on the ravelling edges of the Democratic Party. Do you suppose such a thing could have enough zip to attract the ire of the nutball rightwing commentator class???? DoreneC In a message dated 11/13/2003 11:19:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, dhenwood@panix.com writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px"> Nathan Newman wrote: >The question is what is accomplished by such a group? Oh, Nathan, you're so practical! Doug</BLOCKQUOTE> </HTML>