Nov 21, 2011
chadlupkes commented on
Occupy Seattle Disrupts Pro-Occupy Wall Street Forum, Drives Away Supporters.
#248, thank you for the wonderfully positive response.
I have been calling from the very beginning that the OWS movement should be the ones to coopt the Democratic Party and work to replace those elected officials who are not acting in the interest of the 99%. As a leader in the local Democratic Party, I have NO INTEREST in taking our message where it is not welcome. But our doors have been open, and everyone is welcome to bring their views and energy into our processes to help us make change. We're not coopting anyone. WE WANT TO BE COOPTED!
Nov 21, 2011
chadlupkes commented on
Occupy Seattle Disrupts Pro-Occupy Wall Street Forum, Drives Away Supporters.
OWS members and "leaders" who "stand strong" against "co-option" by union "bureaucrats" are showing the world that they don't have any real solutions, nor any means to get any of their mythical solutions enacted. I am saddened by this story, but not shocked. OWS is a free-for-all, and until they show interest in finding and working with allies, they will only represent 1% of the activist community, instead of the 99% of us who want to get something accomplished.
And before you start your damn flames, I AGREE with the message of OWS and I SUPPORT the goals of OWS. I just wish they would articulate them and start working on a plan to make them happen instead of just shouting at the rooftops. Be effective, or don't bother.
Nov 14, 2011
chadlupkes commented on
Darcy Burner's Rebuttal to My Darcy Burner Burnout.
Anyone who thinks negatively about Darcy based on this letter is a darn fool. What, you don't think she cares enough? You don't think she has the connections to be effective? You don't like the fact that she didn't hire someone to proofread?
Give me a break. Darcy over the last 5 years has earned her place at the top ranks of candidates gunning for this seat. If you support someone else, fine! Post on THEIR letters to the editor about how you view their campaigns. All you are doing by posting negatives here is boosting the fury of the progressives who know better, and helping her get the boots on the ground she'll need to win.
I hate playing whackamole, but I have a feeling that's what we're doing. Darcy, I loved your letter. Keep up the fight.
On the other hand, it's Sinderman. See the other two hands.