people in general in the UK (or at least in the North West) are not yet ready to fight collectively, comprehensively, consistently and in large numbers. Again in both instances today abstract calls for immediate General Strikes were made by different representatives of sectarian groups to the low-level turnout. This demonstrated only a fetish-like obsession with a de-contextualised historic trade-union tactic which at the very least needs updating with regard to the actual number of trade union members in the 21st century and their willingness to even engage with the idea, let alone the practice. [See http://criticalmassdotnet.wordpress.com/\\... It also indicated a lack of considering or evaluating the recent experiences of those numerous General Strikes in other parts of Europe, such as Greece. So no clarity on what one would aim to achieve or how it might be achieved. I can only reiterate that in my opinion, the six suggestions outlined in the article should not be omitted in favour of wishful thinking, abstract sloganising and frantically dashing around as if all that is needed is to make the 'correct' call and everyone will magically rise up. There are important tasks in addition to those noted above, but it would be a mistake in my opinion to neglect those mentioned or to skimp on them. From the outside, it may depend on what matters, to them at emotional level, Roy. I just read earlier or yesterday on how York massively demonstrated against the EDL and this has happened elsewhere in England