September 2010
7 posts
“Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.”
– Better Off Dead… (1985)
“There are always those that doubt that we, as humans, are capable of achieving...”
– Steve Howard, CEO, The Climate Group
“A lot of people are waiting for Martin Luther King Jr. or Mahatma Gandhi to come...”
– Marian Wright Edelman
“Intractable human problems become in principle approachable if we get down to...”
– Leaving Babylon: Getting down to getting along
Ten commandments of activism
Do unto others before they have a chance to do unto you
If something you do is ineffective, stop doing it
When you lose your temper, make sure it is well-planned
Be truthful and honest at all times, but know when to keep your mouth shut
Covet thy neighbour’s vote, unless it is quite obvious you will never get it
Plan to change the world, but be happy with changing a single opinion
Be...
“Every revolutionary opinion draws part of its strength from a
secret conviction...”
– George Orwell - The Road to Wigan Pier
“It’s easy to rail against ‘the system’ if you think the system will always be...”
– Terms of Dismissal « The Dark Mountain Project