[GPSCC-chat] "Do Not Pity the Democrats"

[Andrea Dorey]

Gerry, et. al,

>  "Resistance means a radical break with the formal
>  structures of American society. We must cut as many
>  ties with consumer society and corporations as possible.


I think it is probably all we can do at this point, now that all minor parties have been dispatched by the ruling majors.  This approach appeals to me as I can associate with people who can function within small communities that actually do something for human beings and for sustainable environments.  

I am already in bartering relationships and using low profile, small-provider services.  I am also traveling much less despite the personal use of a 60+ mpg car.  As I will be 72 this December, I find this simplification of my life a pleasant prospect.
 
Andrea

On Sep 13, 2010, at 11:31 AM, Gerry Gras wrote:

> 
> This article by Chris Hedges has a lot in it.
> 
> - Although the term "less of two evils" is not in the
>  article, he is arguing against it.
> - Some comments by Nader about who does real organizing
> - Strong criticism of liberals
> - Engaging in electoral politics is a waste of time
> 
> - "Resistance means a radical break with the formal
>  structures of American society. We must cut as many
>  ties with consumer society and corporations as possible.
>  We must build a new political and economic consciousness
>  centered on the tangible issues of sustainable
>  agriculture, self-sufficiency and radical environmental
>  reform."
> 
> - "All resistance will take place outside the arena of
>  electoral politics. The more we expand community
>  credit unions, community health clinics and food
>  cooperatives and build alternative energy systems, the
>  more empowered we will become."
> 
> 
> "Do Not Pity the Democrats"
> http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/do_not_pity_the_democrats_20100913/
> 
> Gerry
> 
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