The Frustrations of Activism


	The Frustrations of Activism

schreibe

6-1-2007 9:00 PM

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bush, hypocrisy, politics

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6-2-2007 7:59 PM

righthand

In solidarity with Cindy and the millions of others who make great personal sacrifices for peace and justice, endure the outrageous comments and intimidation of the ignorant, and easily lead, I offer the following dirge on the frustrations of activism.

Are we missing a bit? The dirge?

You are right, of course. I could not understand how she evoked so much HATE.

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