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Viking12

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5. I agree that we shouldn't draw parallels concerning the levels of oppression.

Reply to frazzled (Reply #1)

Mon Dec 19, 2011, 11:43 AM

Dec 2011

Nevertheless, the lessons for resistance from the green grocer are something to which we can aspire. It puts a whole new meaning to the phrase, "just say no!"

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The Power of the Powerless (1978) -- Vaclav Havel (1936-2011) [View all] Viking12 Dec 2011 OP

I read this essay (along with a lot of other Czech literature) frazzled Dec 2011 #1

I agree that we shouldn't draw parallels concerning the levels of oppression. Viking12 Dec 2011 #5

Zappa and Havel Taunto Dec 2011 #2

To read later. snagglepuss Dec 2011 #3

I've always been impressed with the speech he gave in 1990 soon after he became president. cemaphonic Dec 2011 #4