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by Roscoe on Thu May 08, 2008 at 04:02:43 AM EST

Of course you're right, we need to start raising money from those who haven't been bought, co-opted, or included in the scheme of things thus far. Or those who want to hedge their bets.  Small group, wouldn't you say?

Or, we could start pounding out issues and press releases -- which essentially DIA already does.

We need a leader.

Who?

No 'a' leader - lots of leaders (none / 0) (#9)
by Tom Paine on Thu May 08, 2008 at 06:01:38 AM EST
With respect, no, we don't need 'a' leader. What we need is dozens of people willing to lead. If you wait for one leader, you're vulnerable to the next charismatic person who shows up with a plan and a cool slogan. Elect that guy, wait ten years and we'll be writing the same damn things we're writing now and wondering why nothing changed.

I don't know where this starts. But I do believe that if the people of this city see a group (not one guy) with the courage to stand up and lead, they will draw courage from that and join in. Not everyone, and nowhere near a majority - but enough to elect some better people. It will take time. But we've got enough of that IMO.

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