Why Burning the Flag Matters

[MineralMan]

98. It depends on what their goals are, really.

If their goals are to build a movement that attracts large numbers of people, then considering the sensibilities of those they want to attract is important. If that's not a goal, then it doesn't matter. My assumption with an organization that claims to represent 99% of the people is that they want to attract people from that 99%. So, probably the sensibilities of a large part of that 99% are probably fairly important. I don't know, though, what they are really trying to do, to tell you the truth.

I've been to the Minnesota Occupy gatherings several times. Lots of good energy there. It would be a pity if a small percentage of that group kept the bulk of the 99% away. They're on to a good thing, if they can keep it and keep growing.

But, it's caucus time, now, and the election is coming up. I'll be working in that arena for the next several months. Our DFL precinct caucuses are next Tuesday. It all begins now, and doesn't end until November. Lots of work to do.