I think that what "reality" has to say is pretty important, however misguided. It is not a failure to have 3000 people at a rally. It's a success. I think though, it would be a good idea to reasses the tactics and strategies that the "movement" uses to oppose the war. While I'll support almost any rally or March against the war, they are becoming redundant. It's good to know that people are ready and willing to take to the streets, but it's also definately time to reevaluate everyone's attitude's and tactics.

I think it's very noteworthy that the corporate press (noteworthy, not good) coverage of Saturday's actions was related to events that did NOT take place in Chicago. The Tribune's main piece was about a rally at Fort Bragg, for instance. Coverage two years ago was pretty shitty, at best, but these days it's non-existant. The only reason why this is important still is because it's where most people still get their info from - burgeoning indy media scene or not.

I think we need to take a good long look and ask why many people don't come to rally's or marches. After all, it's not just the cops. After two years, it's pretty easy to get burned out of marching the same routes, standing in the same plaza, listening to the same speeches by many of the same people. Many people at this point have thrown their hands up because they feel that they can't do anything to stop it (the war) now. There's nothing to keep a mass amount of people energized. Furthermore, there aren't enough actions (most are sparse and disjointed) to keep enough different people energized.

I think that "jack" is right in this. We do need to bring something new and creative to the table. I wouldn't necessarily say a just another march or rally - but new routes and monuments are certainly a good idea.

I remember when the war began there were alot of really creative protests that happened. From student walkouts to mass banner drops and critical mass actions. That's the kind of thing that really grabs attention. But that's only the beginning of things - rekindling the flame. After that starts, we have to keep it moving. But before that begins, we need to ask ourselves what we can do to keep it all rolling...