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Tom Rinaldo

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6. It's a good Radical Platform

Reply to Garrett78 (Original post)

Wed May 30, 2018, 11:53 AM

May 2018

It reminds me of my youth, seriously; late 60's early 70's. Our organizing was hard against the system, and the system was often described in terms then that only those who were already opposed to it could relate to. It strengthened our internal cohesion around values and goals - but only worked as outreach with those with similar predispositions. I very much doubt that many centrists will embrace this platform upon reading it, though many of them could support some initiatives consistent with parts of it.

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The Platform of The Movement for Black Lives [View all] Garrett78 May 2018 OP

A very hurried reading MuseRider May 2018 #1

For those not aware.... NCTraveler May 2018 #2

Manchin isn't to the left of centrist. He defines it. Tom Rinaldo May 2018 #3

I never said he was to the left of centrists. NCTraveler May 2018 #4

Sorry that I misunderstood n/t Tom Rinaldo May 2018 #5

There are certainly those on the left who underestimate racism's role. Garrett78 May 2018 #8

"So, I'm not sure that's useful hyperbole" NCTraveler May 2018 #9

Misunderstanding. Garrett78 May 2018 #10

It's a good Radical Platform Tom Rinaldo May 2018 #6

That radical platform sure seems common sensical to me. Garrett78 May 2018 #7