In Palin's home town in Alaska five women were having coffee in one of their homes. As they talked they became so angry about events they decided to call a demo. They had never been involved in anything before. Alaska's main right wing radio commentator condemned them again and again, calling them socialists, communists etc. They stood firm and went ahead. They thought if they got one hundred people this would be good. As it turned out they got over 3,000 people in this small town. This was bigger than the Palin welcome home meeting. Car after car passed them by and honked their horns in the three toot o-bam-a way. If only there were a mass workers alternative.
But wait a moment. If only every five of us had the audacity of these ladies in Alaska then we could maybe even kick start something much wider. We must be sure that we point out the criminal inaction of the labor leaders but we must also be sure that we do not hide behind this inactivity. In the present climate very small groups can have a significant effect on events.
Sean
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