> The challenge for the left in Brazil, and elsewhere, is to design
> sustainable, democratic, alternative economic policies. Brazil is one of
the
> few countries inthe world where the left is active, and has a substantive
> political expression. Unless they can come up with such policies before
next
> year's parliamentary elections, the left may be condemned to observe the
> disaster without having much of substance to say. This would be
unacceptable
> for the majority of the population, and may contribute to the further
erosion
> of the left in Brazil, and in other countries.
>
What do you think would be appropriate policies under these circumstances?