Tuesday, August 31, 2004

 
"Why ever did the Republicans choose New York? Keep asking yourself that question. Leon Trotsky once said there are certain questions that answer themselves by being asked, and that one -- you ask yourself, you'll have the answer. Why did the republicans choose New York? Let's not walk into their trap."

Norman Mailer speaking in July 2004 about Republicans baiting protesters for the Republican National Convention, broadcasted on the radio program Democracy Now August 26, 2004.

It might be a trap, but don't let them get away with making a trap: "Our only weapon is numbers, is being in the streets. This is a moment for massive courage. To stand up against all this fear mongering, to say we're going anyway, because we know that there are a lot of problems with this country, Amy, but too much dissent is not one of them, okay? And anyone telling people to stay out of the streets, frankly, Todd, has a lot to answer for."

Naomi Klein, in response to Todd Gitlin's progressive views, which echoes that of Mailer.


posted by Open Mouth 12:57 AM