We are doing a lot of things without a very clear theory behind it. I think just the emergence of a strong third party throws politics into a chaos, in which we are not sure how things are going to sort out. If the people lead, the leaders will follow Hundreds of causes and networks of protest have grown up outside the Green party. The groundswell of national movements about social justice, overconsumption, militarism, and corporate control of government needs to be based on sustainable solutions, not failed liberal policies and corporate dominated government programs that only treat symptoms. Many Greens are spearheading local reforms, but efforts on issues that are the same everywhere should be supported at the national level to gain strength and to network with information and activity.
Coalitions get things done.
Different groups working together on an issue add strength in numbers and bring pressure to bear from different directions. Many people will work on a single issue that would never agree on a whole platform or join the Party. On other issues you form coalitions with other groups. There are hundreds of nonpolitical organizations to form coalitions with on specific issues. There are compelling reasons for Greens to take the lead in issue organizing instead of national elections.