I recommend reading this important essay by Micha Narberhaus, I would also like to republish on our blog (advocacy is in cc) See http://smart-csos.org/blog-on-theory-and-practice/210-why-we-need-to-switch-... The essay deals with what I consider the serious exagerrations and one-sidedness of the identitarian left, and how it settles on an exclusive narrative based on oppression and discrimation at the detriment of more integrative approaches. Here is a very thoughtful treatment that aims to create balance in transitional strategies, Michel -- P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - http://blog.p2pfoundation.net Connect: http://p2pfoundation.ning.com; Discuss: http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation Updates: http://del.icio.us/mbauwens; http://friendfeed.com/mbauwens; http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens