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The use of the word “march” was, instead, an act of cheapening activism. Liberal-leaning institutions involved, like the AFL-CIO, American Federation for Teachers, NAACP, SEIU, Sierra Club, etc.—organizations that can always be counted on to convince people to vote Democrat—co-opted the word. What they really meant was they and others were going to “march” on the polls on November 2nd and overwhelm the efforts of the Tea Party to take control of Congress. And, in effect, these institutions and other organizations involved were doing a service to political leaders, who have failed Americans miserably since President Obama was elected. By managing the anger and frustration of people and ensuring it did not produce any kind of an independent movement that would result in major acts of civil disobedience, direct action or electoral activism outside of the two dominant parties in America, these institutions were helping the politicians and corporations that finance them out.
Progressive “One Nation” Event a Bit Disappointing, We Didn’t March | News for Greens
Posted on October 3, 2010 by iwilder
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