I was alluding to the example of the U.S. in the 1950s, where "30 for 40"
was a slogan that degenerated into an expendable bargaining chip. There are
some things you actually don't realize, Louis. But of course those things
you don't realize you don't realize them. If I were you I would refrain
from using the phrase as a snide putdown. Thankfully, I'm not.

On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 5:26 PM, Louis Proyect <[email protected]> wrote:

> On 10/7/14 7:53 PM, Tom Walker wrote:
> > There is often a case that can be made up front about "30 for 40" but
> > "30 for 30" has a much, much better chance than "40 for 40" does of
> > evolving into "30 for 40." Sectarians will righteously sacrifice a
> > principle to uphold a slogan.
>
> In Russia? I didn't realize the mass movement was that powerful.
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Tom Walker (Sandwichman)
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