Bill is right. His seeing that disillusionment with the American system could push some in the direction of fascism is a signifiicant insight. The worldwide defeat of socialism has diminished the capacity of the left to provide alternatives. The right is very anxious to step in and is doing just that in the US, Canada and Europe. He is also right about the electoral college being part of our incomplete democratic revolution and it must go. The fact that Hillary Clinton agrees should not put us off. We should also support campaign finance reform. Paula raised the question of demonstrations - many were organized through the Internet - they were independent spirited affairs (including here in Portland) and they went on all over the country. (God I wish we had the Internet back in the '60's.) We must make maximum use of this new tecnology. Also I can't help but wonder why a progressive alliance, of labor, Blacks and women can't gain as much power in the Democratic Party as those right - wing Christians have in the Republican. Maybe there is a reason - but it alludes me. Let's work together ina pro-democracy movement. Stew http://hometown.aol.com/stewa/stew.html
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