[Marxism] A Retort on the Left and Elections

[S. Artesian]

Here's the the problem, Mr. M.  Despite the tagline, you fail completely to 
grasp the root of the matter-- that voting for Dinkins will not in any way 
shape or form deter, prevent, deflect the needs of the ruling class for 
someone who will protect their property with more zeal, more zest, and more 
brutality; that Dinkins himself weakens, disorients, the forces in 
opposition to a Giuliani and thus prepares the way for his own defeat-- as 
did James Callaghan of the Labor Party in the UK prepare the way for 
Thatcher.

So, yes actions have consequences.  And the real action that has the real 
consequence is supporting the Democratic candidate whose goal is to coopt, 
canalize, dissent and resistance into the established mainstream, thus 
weakening independent opposition  to the ruling class assault.

Anybody who thinks Dinkins offers more to anti-ruling class actions than 
Nader or McKinney is engaging in at best, self-delusion, at worst, 
deliberate deception.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "milongonsinga" <milongonsinga at yahoo.com>
To: <sartesian at earthlink.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Marxism] A Retort on the Left and Elections


>
> Louis wrote:
>
> "You should not bang on about this ceaselessly since
> for me it as far worse offense than threatening to punch somebody in the
> face."
>
> Well.. it's your list.
>
>
> "To be radical is to grasp the root of the matter", Marx.