[pp.int.general] where is the manifesto?

[Reinier Bakels]

> Of course it's pretty static: I assume that even if we ask for change we 
> may not achieve it; thus, if WTO always count with people who, like you, 
> are so shy to even demand changes, how would it change?

I live on the eighth floor of an appartment building. When I go out, I 
usually take the elevator, or the stairs when I am in a sportive mood, or 
both elevators are out of order. But I never jump over the balcony. Am I a 
coward? No, I know realistically that it is not sensible to do so.

Realistic options imho should get priority. Idealistic options may be 
mentioned as the ultimate goal, but in view of (always) scarce resources, 
the priorities should be properly set.

Having said that, it is worth considering the risks of mentioning idealistic 
options. "Idealistic" by definition means that they are unlikely to occur in 
the foreseable future. So there is actually little on the positive side of 
the balance. On the other hand, there is a substantial, short term risk of 
being disqualified as "extremist" and "unrealistic" if idealistic options 
are emphasized too much. But actually the Swedish PP leadership has become 
accepted by mainstream media as important sources of information, and they 
are often invited in TV programs. They are not idealists (or extremist if 
you considerd it from the negative side)

reinier