Maybe there needs to be a Gandhi/MLK forum soon. Reading lists,

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

discussion of those historical periods, methods used, results, philosopy involved. :shrug:

[rucky]

1. I second the nomination!

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

2. Other relevant recent history would include the peaceful Cory Aquino

movement in the PI, and the story and outcome of the Tianamen Square protests, to the degree to which the facts can be known.

And maybe Nikolai Ceaucescu in Romania...

[grasswire]

3. excellent

How do we ask for a forum?

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

4. I don't know the process to get a new forum/discussion group.

But vegetarianism, Sibel Edmonds, and football get their own groups here, I think we're pretty much getting to the point where such a forum would, ahem, have at least as much relevance...

[MuseRider]

5. Here you go

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=206x10

I would love this. I hate to sound stupid but I would not have a lot of information to share but would be very interested in participating and learning.

A wonderful idea.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

6. Thanks, when I get 10 or more people on this thread I'll do a request.

[samhsarah]

7. KICK this thread up if you want people to see - It will be easier to get

10 people that way. I think it sounds like a great idea. K&R

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

8. Okay, 5 so far:

Me
Rucky
Grasswire
Muserider
Samsarah

[omega minimo]

12. I'm in. Will help folks get that we each make a difference if we're

not too busy tearing down those who are making a difference....

Thanks MM, very good idea. :thumbsup: :grouphug:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x291300

[MuseRider]

9. Kick.

A non violent one of course.

[sproutster]

10. Kick.

They inspire me in these troubled times.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

11. Kick for more votes. 6 so far:

Me
Rucky
Grasswire
Muserider
Samsarah
Sproutster

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

13. That is a given. 7 now.

Me
Rucky
Grasswire
MuseRider
Samsarah
Sproutster
omega minimo

[Sean C.]

14. That'd be a great idea

:headbang:

I'm taking a class at UM called "Ghandi's India" and it is extremely fascinating. I'm all for it.

[H2O Man]

15. I'd like that.

Sounds good to me.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

16. Okay 9 now, we only need one more. Kick for One More.

Me
Rucky
Grasswire
MuseRider
Samsarah
Sproutster
omega minimo
H2O Man
Sean C.

[H2O Man]

17. I'll bet that

by later tonight, there will be a few more.

[omega minimo]

18. Maybe we could do a Group plus a Research thread

:bounce:

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

19. Yah I guess we could start the group, and then see where it goes...

Start research thread if it was sufficiently active, make research thread... they could feed traffic into each other.

[H2O Man]

20. Where would these threads

be of most value? Is the goal to introduce a larger audience to some of the basic history and teachings of the two, or to have a more specialized group?

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

21. Kick for one more member... would it be a topic forum, or a Discussion

Group? Either would be okay with me...

[G_j]

22. count me in

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

23. Okay, that's TEN! Sweet.

Mayberry Machiavelli
Rucky
Grasswire
MuseRider
Samsarah
Sproutster
omega minimo
H2O Man
Sean C.
G_j

I will go submit an email now.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

24. Requesting formation of a Topic Forum or Discussion Group: MLK/Gandhi

Dear Skinner,

The purpose of such a group would be to discuss the methods of nonviolent protest as practiced by Dr. King and Gandhi, the underlying philosophy behind these methods, the results achieved, and the historical context and constraints in which their respective movements happened. How these same methods and philosophies were adopted and used by others, and with what result, and how they might be useful today is of course a central concern.

DU Members expressing interest:

Mayberry Machiavelli
Rucky
Grasswire
MuseRider
Samsarah
Sproutster
omega minimo
H2O Man
Sean C.
G_j

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x299535

Thanks in advance.

Mayberry Machiavelli

(this is a copy of the email sent)

[omega minimo]

29. Good show MM

:yourock:

[brook]

25. Sounds likw a winner.

I've just been perusing the web looking for scholastic materials on campaign strategies, etc.

My approach to things is sometimes too sarcastic and/or in your face -(I'm exceedingly demure here on DU)- but having recently been appointed to a city commission, I'm looking for some winning techniques in hopes of being more effective. Did I mention that my community is very conservative?

This forum sounds like it'd be a great learning and sharing project.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

27. MLK and Gandhi weren't so much in the campaign mode, as offering

peaceful (and effective) resistance against oppression. I'm not exactly sure how their methods would be applicable to something like getting onto a city commission in a Republican town... not trying to needlessly discourage interest at the outset, as much can be learned from both men for any of us, I think.

[brook]

28. Thanks. n/t

[JDPriestly]

26. Sounds interesting.

[Cults4Bush]

30. K&R for peace and knowledge.... and courage.

[Reader Rabbit]

31. I've got some decent resources

For the past two years, I've been doing a "satyagraha" unit with my eighth graders, so I've got a little background in the subject. Once I get to school today, I'll find the links to some websites I've got, plus videos, literature, etc.

This is an awesome idea!

ETA: Could we call it the "Satyagraha" forum?

[MoJoWorkin]

32. I have had difficulty posting this morning, so I say just count me in.

[Jim__]

33. I agree.

Our options seem to be the approach taken by Ghandi and MLK, or keep on fighting 'til we blow ourselves off the earth.

[fujiyama]

34. If you want it a bit broader

you mighht call it theh nonviolence/civil diobedience form instead.

Whichever works. I'm in support of it eitheer way...thoughg I don't consider myself a pacifist.

[rman]

35. i support this. nt

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

36. Okay, initial list did not have 10 contributing (star) members, so I am

now updating the request and resending to Skinner.

[Binka]

39. In The Spirit Of Giving I Got All Non Star DUers Here A Star

Everyone who expressed a desire to join should be able to join, a star is needed to join DU groups so I gave Sean, Rabbit, Fuji, and Sproutster a star!. Peace and Love!

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

37. If any contributing members on this thread do NOT want to be included

in the list of those supporting the group formation, please reply here. Otherwise all names are on the request.

[Binka]

38. Count My Support!

I would love this.