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rhett o rick

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1. IMHO, destroying the system and hoping for a new, better system is absurd.

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sun Apr 29, 2012, 07:46 PM

Apr 2012

I dont believe it has happened anytime in history. The lone exception might be the American Revolution which really say us revolt against a government in a different continent.

I say what we need to do, what has been done in the past, we need to scare the shit out of the oligarchs so they will loosen their grip.

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Noam Chomsky: May Day [View all] marmar Apr 2012 OP

IMHO, destroying the system and hoping for a new, better system is absurd. rhett o rick Apr 2012 #1

The problem with this strategy is that it requires........ socialist_n_TN Apr 2012 #2

Years ago when I was studying with the YSA, we learned it is never 'over.' TPB count on us relying freshwest Apr 2012 #4

I dont disagree. But, what choice do we have? I havent seen a workable alternative. nm rhett o rick Apr 2012 #5

You can eliminate the institutions without overtly destroying them. joshcryer Apr 2012 #8

Excellent, every word. freshwest Apr 2012 #3

K&R May Day started here. Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #6

"Asking" and "demanding" only legitimizes the corrupt powers that be. Fire Walk With Me Apr 2012 #7

"Building our own systems is correct." joshcryer Apr 2012 #9

Exactly. ronnie624 Apr 2012 #10

Kick for May Day! countryjake Apr 2012 #11