So did you go there or where did the first UNOP happen? And where did they get to? And what happens based on these mediated discussions? Sounds like a good way to sort it out.

Biafra's main point about New Orleans is that the situation is extremely complex, with good points on all sides. He acted out several different points of view. With your interests I think you'd find him fascinating just because of his ability to see many many sides to any issue. He didn't accuse anyone of sitting on their asses. He did talk about a few grassroots orgs that have done good work.

It sounds like you have Biafra typed in your head. A "spouter" who attracts scant crowds of talkers not doers. My sense of him and of the crowd was entirely other than yours. Your cynicism washes cold over my inspiration. Wish you had been there. I think he has more impact than you give him credit for. I'm positive that he gets more voters registered than you and me put together. And he is educating the young people about politics. He IS doing something about it.

I'm not doing enough about it. I gotta stop gossipping on line and get something done.