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According to Alex Callinicos some people argue from the idea that the demonstrations have failed, to the notion that the anti-war movement should concentrate on direct action rather than mass demonstrations.

He argues against this claiming that putting pressure on governments not to join in with " Bush ’ s imperial project " requires an expression of opposition of large numbers of people and claims that " scattered, localised direct actions do not provide the necessary visibility " He further claims that " big national demonstrations are also important in sustaining the momentum of the movement ".