Lack of organization is a weakness here (as is the acquiescent influence of the Democratic party). The solidarity is real but only as a feeling. There is growing recognition of the objective power working people have to shut things down but it's slow. Occupying the Capitol and the huge rallies are wonderful but symbolic - striking seems to be the only serious power we have, and it's being discussed now beyond the little IWW camps.
I think Walker (who is merely a detail) and those he represents would gladly wait until August to reenter the Capitol if it meant getting what they wanted. Shutting shit down, on the other hand, might hit where it hurts.
I take the observations (not the handwringing) in the article seriously -
that's why people in other states need to start organizing and preparing
NOW! I know you're going to experience your struggle differently and it may
seem like i am suggesting you read tea leaves (sorry Carroll ;-)), but you
know our weaknesses so dont repeat them. All the pizzas we owe you should
help!
On Feb 21, 2011 8:13 AM, "Alan Rudy" <alan.rudy at gmail.com> wrote:
> Never fight! You could lose! And if you lose, others could, too! Be
afraid,
> be VERY afraid. It is safer to do nothing, not draw any attention to
> yourselves, compromise before any conflict occurs, and be sure to lose
with
> no fanfare because doing so couldn't possibly build momentum for the other
> side...
>
> A political strategy only 21st century Democrats could love.
>
> On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 7:47 AM, Doug Henwood <dhenwood at panix.com> wrote:
>
>> http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0211/49893.html
>>
>> Labor faces a moment of truth
>> By: Ben Smith and Maggie Haberman
>>
>> February 21, 2011 05:04 AM EST
>>
>> As organized labor hails an unprecedented moment of unity playing out
amid
>> a sea of supporters marching in Madison, Wis., other union officials
>> elsewhere are quietly wringing their hands about the risks of a
high-stakes
>> and historic loss in against Gov. Scott Walker.
>>
>>
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