Stay vigilant against cooptation from "summary" of Rules for Radicals by Saul David Alinsky
The danger of cooptation is a constant threat to any movement or organization that seeks to bring about social change. It is a subtle and insidious process by which those in power seek to undermine the goals and values of a movement by co-opting its leaders or key members. This can take many forms, from offering them positions of influence or power within the existing system, to providing them with material rewards or other forms of recognition. Cooptation is a powerful tool that the establishment uses to neutralize the threat posed by radical movements. By bringing key figures within the movement into the fold, they can undermine its effectiveness and co-opt its energy for their own purposes. This is why it is essential for radicals to stay vigilant against the lure of cooptation, and to remain true to their principles and goals. One of the key ways in ...
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