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HFishbine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-03 11:07 AM
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Help me with an appeal to the really far left
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Edited on Fri Nov-14-03 11:12 AM by HFishbine
I participate in an online discussion group that was started in order to opppose the war. We've successfully held marches and vigils. Now discussion is turning to what to do to mark the aniversary of the start of the war.

The discussion began with the suggestion that the focus be on removing Bush from office. I agree with that. However, others in the group want it to be what I'd call, one big gripe fest. They want to include issues of:

- World Trade
- Police Brtutality
- Mumia
- Socialism
- Pro-Palestine

I agree with them on many of these issues, but I contend that by including a broad variety of issues, we will not only dilute the "Bush Must Go" message, but that we give the average Jane and Joe a reason to find something objectionable in our actions.

How can I persuade my cohorts to focus on the big picture? How can I convince them that coming togehter in support of a single message is more advantageous to their interests than simply having a cocophony of grievences?
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