[lbo-talk] "preaching to the choir"

[Carl Remick]

>From: Doug Henwood <dhenwood at panix.com>
>
>Chuck0 wrote:
>
>>True, more "average" people are seeing this movie, but the folks gushing 
>>over it are mostly the usual suspects. This movie will probably radicalize 
>>a few more people, but what kind of long term change does this mean? Are 
>>we talking about people "seeing the light" and deciding to vote for the 
>>left wing of the Republican Party, or will this film radicalize people to 
>>reject electoral politics in order to work for direct action in their 
>>communities?
>
>Who knows. The movie's producing an opening in mass consciousness; it's up 
>to us to do something with it.

I'm almost inclined to raise the ante and call for Bush & Co. to be tried 
for war crimes, not just tossed out of office.  But I think that's just the 
effect of having seen the movie a couple of hours ago.  I have no idea how 
deep or lasting an impact the movie will have on audiences in general.

Carl

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