On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 10:06 AM, Bruce Cohen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >... > I repeat my question for the exremists, who > like to call themselves 'radicals'. > > How is it that you want and expect us to support > your agenda and candidates when you win a vote, > yet you threaten to walk out when you don't get > your way? > > Isn't this a double standard? ...
(1) Some radicals are going, more are staying. People come and go all the time in the Party for various reasons. (2) It's vexing to be taken to task as a radical for something I've not done and have no intention of doing - walking. (3) I always want your support for my agenda. I only expect it when my agenda overlaps with your agenda. I suspect that many of these walkers are seeing no areas of overlap, thus no reason to stand around supporting something they find counterproductive. Rather than blame them, you might try focusing on demonstrating how your agenda helps their agenda. Failing that, you might consider wishing them well, thanking them for their work with the Party, and not paying them so much attention. Many will return. All will continue the struggle in one way or another. let's work to not burn bridges and destroy already-tenuous relationships. -- Susan Hogarth http://www.colliething.com
