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To: greenspirit who wrote (108612)	4/13/2009 7:09:11 PM
From: Steve Lokness	Read Replies (1) of 540901

Michael; Now that the movement looks likely to be big and successful, various established groups (mostly on the right, though a lefty counterpart will march this weekend) are getting involved. But its genesis and enthusiasm are pure grassroots: a lot of people who've had enough, brought together by the power of the Web. And this is what Krugman just doesn't get; you can't pass policy that makes people so mad that they start marching in the streets. These aren't the usual semiprofessional protesters who attend antiwar and pro-union marches. These are people with real jobs; most have never attended a protest march before. They represent a kind of energy that our politics hasn't seen lately, and an influx of new activists. Is this really what Krugman wants to embolden? In the longer run, they're likely to be a source of new energy and enthusiasm in politics -- bringing in a lot of voters, organizers and even candidates from among those who were previously on the sidelines. Look Krugman in the eyes and make him answer to these people rather than sit in his pompous golden self claimed throne. steve

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