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...Loeb objected to the easy approach of stating simple disagreement, advocating well-informed discussions. “Part of it is recognizing that if we don’t tell these stories, they aren’t going to get out…If we’re talking about an issue, we have to listen to what [the other person] is saying. ‘You’ve given me something to think about’—that phrase always really warms my heart,” he said, smiling...
...Loeb said that activism over a long period of time means being satisfied with partial victories—getting people to talk about what they think, proving to them that what they think is important and reminding them that history can surprise...
...last questioners, a man with an indeterminate European accent who was not familiar with the American election system, asked Loeb how he felt about Americans voting for Nader as vice-president in the upcoming election...
...Loeb and other audience members confirmed this was not an option, and the man’s surprised response was, “America is a very backward country compared to Europe...
...little humor went a long way in breaking the tension that built up around topics of heated debate like the war in Iraq and the upcoming election. In a culture of fear, Loeb stressed calm and steady conviction...