As a Quaker and a longtime activist in the movement for peace and social
justice, I have a lot of experience with decision-making by consensus, in
sometimes very large groups (1000+). It *is* possible to make decisions this
way, but it takes a loooong time, and the nature of the decision is often
determined by who has the harder butt. Decision-making by consensus is also
highly susceptible to manipulation by a controlling minority. I've seen
*that* happen both among Quakers and among leftists committed to
"participatory democracy." (LaRouche's Labor Committee people were VERY good
at hogtieing groups until they were the only people left awake.)
BUT: when decision-making by consensus works, it works very well indeed,
precisely because there is no disgruntled minority; everyone owns the
decision, everyone has bought into the decision, everyone defends and
promotes the decision.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nurev Ind Research" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2000 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: [CTRL] Big Bizness Wants YOU to Vote
> nessie wrote:
> >
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED],Internet writes:
> > >> You may be right, but if your saying there is no democratic solution,
> > >> who should rule?
> >
> > Nobody. Everybody.
> >
> > Everybody should directly participate in any decision that impacts their
> > life. We need to, learn to consense before we act.
>
> Have YOU ever been in a situation where important decisions need to be
made
> by consensus? Consensus is not possible in large groups.
>
> J2
>
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