In 2012, grassroots activism could carry American politics into uncharted territory. It may turn out that Tea Partiers and Occupiers are opposite sides of the same coin. The question is, does either major party or any candidate really know these people?
Can these very diverse groups, with their smorgasbord of causes, actually deliver the votes they need to bring about the changes they seek?
When we roll the video on what some are calling the "Age of New Activism" what will the story be? Will it be one of class struggle or selfish individualism. Will the nation and its leaders claim that individual rights can exist without guarantees or protections? Will we ignore the role the courts effectively play in balancing the rule of law?
No revolution was ever decided by moderates. In this case, we have lots of choices among the radicals. But I have to wonder, "Who are these people, what do they stand for and what do they really believe."
Can these very diverse groups, with their smorgasbord of causes, actually deliver the votes they need to bring about the changes they seek?
When we roll the video on what some are calling the "Age of New Activism" what will the story be? Will it be one of class struggle or selfish individualism. Will the nation and its leaders claim that individual rights can exist without guarantees or protections? Will we ignore the role the courts effectively play in balancing the rule of law?
No revolution was ever decided by moderates. In this case, we have lots of choices among the radicals. But I have to wonder, "Who are these people, what do they stand for and what do they really believe."
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