The anti-RATWM discussion about 40 min into this video illustrates why there is no effective resistance in the US. The attitude of many “libertarians” and “leftists” has been pathetic. Apparently, they care more about being do-gooders than opposing WW3.

First, Scott Ritter. Yes, he is a convicted SO. So what? He’s not auditioning for the priesthood or school teacher. Maybe he’s done a few carjackings along the way, too. The rally has nothing to do with SO issues or Scott’s personal history.

Second, some of the speakers are pro-Russia. Yeah? What of it? Plenty of the most effective anti-Vietnam War activists were pro-RNV and pro-NLF. Some were open Stalinists or Maoists. That’s how effective political coalitions are done. Get over it.

Third, not all of the speakers are fully antiwar. Again, so what? This is a rally against US imperialism generally and US escalation of the Ukraine war specifically, not a rally against ALL BAD THINGS.

Fourth, some of the other speakers have shady things in their personal histories. Again, so what? RATWM is not about hiring babysitters. It’s about building an alliance against the US imperialist war machine.

Fifth, many critics seem to want to bring their various forms of personal drama/trauma stories into the mix. Listen carefully: IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU. It is about the wider struggle against US imperialism and preventing WW3.

To the critics, I say if being a moralistic do-gooder or expressing personal piety is all you care about, then go to your preferred place of worship. If dealing with personal issues is what motivates you, then go to a support group or a therapist.

What the hell is wrong with these people? Do they really think moral purity and personal drama or more important than preventing WW3 between nuclear-armed powers? Apparently, they do. And I regrettably can’t say I am surprised.

Seriously, folks. Read your fucking Machiavelli and Sun Tzu. Though maybe that’s too triggering.

Political revolutions only happen when they achieve the support of a wide cross-section of any society with a super-majority level of support. Otherwise, it’s civil war and state repression. This point seems to be lost on most “radicals.”

RATWM is what should be going on every day in every major US city and then some. We should be holding rallies outside the headquarters of Raytheon and Boeing and the Saudi and Israeli embassies.