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LT Barclay

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18. Your opinion please.

Reply to slightlv (Reply #4)

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 02:57 PM

Dec 2024

I read an article by Chris Hedges, whose views I respect on most things that said movements die without leadership and he cited the short-lived occupy movement. But in our current situation, a strong voice is going to face a barrage of criticism from media at best and possibly or probably face assassination.
Can a movement grow without a leader? And when are we going to get this off the ground?

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Your opinion please. LT Barclay Dec 2024 #18

I'm of a belief a movement does need to have a leader slightlv Dec 2024 #26

So where are we going to get one? There are many possibilities, but I think it would be better if they were outside of LT Barclay Dec 2024 #28

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