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Yes. I totally support that idea. I think a bunch of the radical Arabs we see on FB would go for this. To give such people a voice is revolutionary work. If people are willing, we might consider framing this as a "Save Aleppo" effort or some such and attempt to, in addition to the above, make a fundraising effort for the White Helmets that would allow us to approach various artists (Musicians) and immeasurably broaden the appeal of the event. Think of al all-day political meeting as suggested above followed by a more public, widely advertised effort for a cultural event. Maybe we could get that fantastic Arab hip-hop group I saw on one of the videos --Idrees Amaad (?). Within reason, I am willing to work more or less full-time on this for a while. I would really like to hear one or more of the most ferocious Syrians who responded to Max Blumenthal yesterday tell him from a broad podium that his name will not be uttered nor remembered. I think the ISO will help. Conferences are almost the only thing they are good for, but their politics on this are correct. Weird to me that the Schachtmanites and the Hoxhaites are the tendencies that get this. We have wings of both in Seattle, but nevermind. Of course there will be tension between efforts to broaden and the desire of some broader forces for a less pointed approach than our dagger to the throat, so serious political acumen will have to be brought to bear to help us beat back the politics of but keep in those broader forces. In other words, coalition work. Some compromise is inevitable unless we wish to talk to ourselves but we are seasoned organizers. We will need money. Go Fund Me leaps to the mind. Sometimes initial fundraising helps you know where to go next so a Go Fund Me would in itself be an organizing effort. Time is of the essence. David _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: http://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
