[lbo-talk] Re: circles of activism

[martin]

There are different forms of power. The power of compelling visions, 
projected via popular channels is what propagates a 'social 
revolution'. (Woody Guthrie, Michael Moore) That's why the activist vs 
thinker discussion almost went someplace important.

Martin

On May 18, 2004, at 11:08 AM, frank scott wrote:


> but then it follows ( sagely scratching philosophic beard) that if we
> were powerful enough to create a social revolution, we wouldn't need
> one...huh?
>
> aren't a great number of reforms necessary in making social change of a
> serious nature? the above sounds a little self defeating...say it aint
> so, or clarify, please?