The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #72748 Message #1255948
Posted By: Jim Dixon
25-Aug-04 - 12:27 AM
Thread Name: Where are the anti war people?
Subject: RE: Where are the anti war people?
We demonstrated back in the spring of 2003 when we thought demonstrating might do some good. That wasn't an election year. It didn't stop the war, but it did help us organize some great networks of activists.
Now we're concentrating on winning the next election. We're supporting candidates by donating money, leafleting, door-knocking, putting up lawn signs and so on. In case you haven't noticed, there are other offices besides the presidency up for grabs. Having the right people in Congress is just as important as electing the right president. There's lots of stuff to do, but demonstrating isn't high on our priority list right now.