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ellenrr

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4. thinking about the concept of "mutual aid"...

Reply to Joe Shlabotnik (Reply #2)

Sat Apr 26, 2014, 09:31 AM

Apr 2014

Do we only find it attractive when it applies to far away groups..

what brings this up-
I've been absent from my usual political/social justice issues for 5 weeks.
People (comrades?) know I'm walking with a cane due to a painful knee,
know I live alone...

How many people bothered to call to see how I am, to see if I needed anything?

I count the number on less than the fingers of one hand.

many lefties have more compassion for someone on the other side of the world, then for their comrade.

I'm sure there are exceptions, but this is my experience.

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Pieces of Madrid [View all] Joe Shlabotnik Apr 2014 OP

Hey, I watched this. It is great! ellenrr Apr 2014 #1

"Each other" is the most valuable resource we got! Joe Shlabotnik Apr 2014 #2

Yep ellenrr Apr 2014 #3

thinking about the concept of "mutual aid"... ellenrr Apr 2014 #4

That is an interesting question, Joe Shlabotnik Apr 2014 #5

all you say is true. thanks for the good wishes. I appreciate it. ellenrr Apr 2014 #6