Tocqueville talked about “voluntary associations” as being the fabric of American society. Rotary, Lions, Elks, VFW, etc. are now seen as places for “old guys” to hang out (with some exceptions). The Tea parties coupled with talk radio say to many of the famously “silent majority” that they are in fact not alone in their beliefs, despite the constant media barrage to the contrary. It can be that knowing that their ideas and reactions are acceptable will lead them to form “voluntary associations” that will cement the opposition to the creeping fascism.

It occurs to me that the alternative media like PJM have provided a set of contacts and intellectual and factual support that was not available 15 years ago. I have friends who are 80 plus who are actively online. They still learn about stuff they lived through and knew nothing about. Had they known then what they know now, I expect that a number of outcomes would have been far different.

The interesting thing will be if this sleeping giant has truly been awakened. We’ll know in Nov’10.

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