Saul Alinsky's Lesser Known Rules for Radicals

When I was studying social work Alinsky's book about organizing to wrest power from the elite and give it back to the people was considered essential reading. It changed my way of looking at the system. Here is a lighthearted takeoff on 'the father of modern American radicalism'.

Rule 23: Always separate your cause buttons for easier reading.

Rule 24: Layer for warmth.

Rule 25: "Birth of a Nation" is a great pre-action psych-up film no matter the political faction.

Rule 26: Beer before liquor, never been sicker. Liquor before beer, you're in the clear. Also, vomit is an acceptable protest projectile.

Rule 27: Ridicule is the most potent weapon you can use as a commenter on Brooklyn Vegan.

Rule 28: By substituting a Panera Bread's Half Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwich on Country Miche with Steak Chili for full Frontega Chicken Panini on Focaccia, you'll save 370 calories.

Rule 29: Picking a widely held nugget of conventional wisdom and then constructing an essay all about why it is completely wrong is good for page views.

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