Bigs Quote by Rush Limbaugh
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“The remarks that [Steven] Lerner gave at Pace University: "'Unions are almost dead. We cannot survive doing what we do but the simple fact of the matter is community organizations are almost dead also. And if you think about what we need to do it may give us some direction which is essentially what the folks that are in charge - the big banks and everything - what they want is stability.'" So we have "'to destabilize the folks that are in power and start to rebuild a movement'".”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at Pace University, date unknown
Unions and community groups are declining; power structures seek stability, prompting a call to destabilize and rebuild movements.
In simple terms: Unions and community groups are dying; power wants stability, so we must disrupt and rebuild.
Key Takeaway
Challenge the status quo and organize new movements.
Themes
labor
community
power
activism
stability
Mood
urgent
defiant
hopeful
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- union organizing
- community activism
- political campaigns
- grassroots mobilization
Key Concepts
social decay
collective action
institutional critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance stability with necessary change?
- What strategies can rebuild community power?
A Different Perspective
Stability may be necessary for economic function, limiting radical change.
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