[lbo-talk] Activism

[John Halle]

Very revealing post this one: the usual apathy about "licking 
envelopes", forming alliances among disparate groups (some of whom 
might not-God forbid-be intimately familiar with the works of 
Gramsci!), participating in governance etc. is replaced by contempt 
and ridicule.

Entirely consistent with the essential point of the piece I alluded 
to which I recommend particularly to Carrol, Yoshi, and Wojtek who 
have expressed related ideas in recent postings.

I continue to learn a great deal from this list as to why we are where we are.

Best,

John

Kelly wrote:

We can do it
Yes we can.
Just Do it!

You ask, "How?"
We say, "Now! Bow Wow!"

You ask, "Please, How?"
We say, "Wow! Here's How!"

Be a Pol-i-ti-cian!
(Just Do it!)

Lick a Hundred En-ve-lopes!
(Just Do it!)

Canvaaaas a Census Tract!
(Just Do it!)

Fill up those Petitions!
(Just Do it!)

Everybody Run for Office
(Hey! Hey-Hey!)

Everybody Get Involved
(Hey! Hey-Hey!)

Everybody be a Green!
(Hey! Hey-Hey!)

Everybody Do Something
(Hey! Hey-Hey!)

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