What distinguishes the protest movement today, whether it is for peace or anti-globalization, is that it attempts to be based on consensus and decentralized affinity groups. These ideas were first discussed in the 1960's, but came into fruition in the 1990's that was coupled with a pragmatic attitude that has no connection to a psychedelic idealism. The counterculture exists, but does not intrude into the planning and strategy of the activist movement. Therefore more results can be expected, and ideological burnout can be avoided.