Re: [OPE] winning the battle of democracy

Wow Paula… I’m positively surprised! What a statement in a list that gathers some of the most recalcitrant Marxists (i.e. those that unconditionally support Cuba’s ruler and doesn’t care about the threat that Chavez’s accumulation of power poses). Be prepared to have your blood bayed for. Alejandro ________________________________ De: Paula <Paula_cerni@msn.com> Para: Outline on Political Economy mailing list <ope@lists.csuchico.edu> Enviado: mié,16 marzo, 2011 10:08 Asunto: Re: [OPE] winning the battle of democracy Yes, Alejandro, there are “Marxists” who over the years have been on the side of tyranny – going all the way back to the USSR. Now it’s Libya, Cuba, China, etc. Personally I don’t think the radical left can get anywhere unless it completely repudiates this shameful tradition and stands firmly with democracy, everywhere in the world. Perhaps the example of the revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa can inspire us to move in this direction. Regarding Jerry’s question – I don’t have a strict definition of fascism. It seems to be a label people apply to the most extreme cases of something that’s entirely normal in the age of imperialism – political reaction with an element of popular support. I’d say Gadhafi’s regime is a pretty extreme example, as bad as General Franco’s in Spain, if not worse. Paula From: Alejandro Agafonow Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 6:05 PM To: Outline on Political Economy mailing list Subject: Re: [OPE] winning the battle of democracy Fine, it’s just that the links that Marxists use to see between populist leaders and a sort of direct democracy usually drive them to support totalitarian regimes. Of course it hasn’t to be your case necessarily. Sadly, many high ranked chavistas in Venezuela seem to be reluctant to accept what’s going on in Libya . Alejandro ________________________________ De: Paula <Paula_cerni@msn.com> Para: Outline on Political Economy mailing list <ope@lists.csuchico.edu> Enviado: sáb,12 marzo, 2011 07:32 Asunto: Re: [OPE] winning the battle of democracy Alejandro, of course I’m not. Gadhafi is a ruthless tyrant, a fascist, and a monster. Paula From: Alejandro Agafonow Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 4:49 PM To: Outline on Political Economy mailing list Subject: Re: [OPE] winning the battle of democracy Paula, are you supporting Gaddafi’s rule in Libya ? Cheers,Alejandro ________________________________ De: Paula <Paula_cerni@msn.com> Para: Outline on Political Economy mailing list <ope@lists.csuchico.edu> Enviado: vie,11 marzo, 2011 06:48 Asunto: Re: [OPE] winning the battle of democracy Democracy today is under attack in Wisconsin and, much more tragically, in Libya. See this piece by Helena Sheehan (author of 'Marxism and the Philosophy of Science'): http://www.irishleftreview.org/2011/03/09/libya-left/ Paula _______________________________________________ ope mailing list ope@lists.csuchico.edu https://lists.csuchico.edu/mailman/listinfo/ope ________________________________ _______________________________________________ ope mailing list ope@lists.csuchico.edu https://lists.csuchico.edu/mailman/listinfo/ope ________________________________ _______________________________________________ ope mailing list ope@lists.csuchico.edu https://lists.csuchico.edu/mailman/listinfo/ope

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