Important News around the Left
There are some major developments throughout the Left in the world. I can't give my full detailed opinions in this post; however comrades, I shall link you to other blogs and news sources that can inform you better than I can.
The first thing of importance is at this moment the developments in Nepal around the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist). Prachanda in a recent interview with an Italian publication has put foward some stark contrasting ideas to the very fine dogma that many Communists have been use to. This is something that will certainly spark a lot of debate throughout the International Communist Movement, and push people to re-examine their lines. CPN (M) is leading the fight against Dogmatism, and it is sure to bring up the many contradictions in our movement. On Leftspot's Blog
Recently as well, Daniel Ortega has won the presidency of Guatemala. The Sandinistas are in power after their loss of power in the early 90s' which can be attributed to the USA and its hostile actions in supporting the Contras and squeezing the people into submission. However it is not the same Sandinistas as before...their politics have certainly changed with the times. Now they support CAFTA and other neo-liberal policies...a certainly much different FSLN. It has also making concessions to the Catholic Church by voting alongside other traditionalists against Aborition, Abortion is now illegal even in cases where it endangers a woman's life. I am not sure what to make of the Sandinistas; however it seems they are nothing more than a liberal movement at the moment, with some populist and nationalist rhetoric..we shall see in due time what kind of role they will play.
In Mexico, the authorities are now cracking down on the Oaxaca revolutionaries. After the murder of Brad Will, a Journalist of the Left-wing Indypendent. He was murdered in cold blood by Mexican police, and now the Mexican state has send in federal troops to deal its bloodier arm to crush the revolutionaries. The Mexican officals are now brazingly pushing the murder on the revolutionary APPO this is what their forensic scientists say. I don't really quite buy this, since there is taped evidence (tape shoot by Brad Will himself) that confirms that Mexican police were shooting into the crowd.
And of course..the American Elections ousted a Republican controlled congress and a Mr. Rumsfeld; however all those wanting to see Bush out of office...such a thing will not occur with the Democratic controlled Congress...they said so themselves. the FRSO (Fight Back!) analysis and of course RCP's view which pushs the World Can't Wait! Drive Out the Bush Regime! line...which at any point seems unpractical. They don't push for impeachment...just to "drive him out and repudiate him." Some weaknesses I see in their article, but overall it is good.
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The first thing of importance is at this moment the developments in Nepal around the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist). Prachanda in a recent interview with an Italian publication has put foward some stark contrasting ideas to the very fine dogma that many Communists have been use to. This is something that will certainly spark a lot of debate throughout the International Communist Movement, and push people to re-examine their lines. CPN (M) is leading the fight against Dogmatism, and it is sure to bring up the many contradictions in our movement. On Leftspot's Blog
Recently as well, Daniel Ortega has won the presidency of Guatemala. The Sandinistas are in power after their loss of power in the early 90s' which can be attributed to the USA and its hostile actions in supporting the Contras and squeezing the people into submission. However it is not the same Sandinistas as before...their politics have certainly changed with the times. Now they support CAFTA and other neo-liberal policies...a certainly much different FSLN. It has also making concessions to the Catholic Church by voting alongside other traditionalists against Aborition, Abortion is now illegal even in cases where it endangers a woman's life. I am not sure what to make of the Sandinistas; however it seems they are nothing more than a liberal movement at the moment, with some populist and nationalist rhetoric..we shall see in due time what kind of role they will play.
In Mexico, the authorities are now cracking down on the Oaxaca revolutionaries. After the murder of Brad Will, a Journalist of the Left-wing Indypendent. He was murdered in cold blood by Mexican police, and now the Mexican state has send in federal troops to deal its bloodier arm to crush the revolutionaries. The Mexican officals are now brazingly pushing the murder on the revolutionary APPO this is what their forensic scientists say. I don't really quite buy this, since there is taped evidence (tape shoot by Brad Will himself) that confirms that Mexican police were shooting into the crowd.
And of course..the American Elections ousted a Republican controlled congress and a Mr. Rumsfeld; however all those wanting to see Bush out of office...such a thing will not occur with the Democratic controlled Congress...they said so themselves. the FRSO (Fight Back!) analysis and of course RCP's view which pushs the World Can't Wait! Drive Out the Bush Regime! line...which at any point seems unpractical. They don't push for impeachment...just to "drive him out and repudiate him." Some weaknesses I see in their article, but overall it is good.
are delightful
Yeah, Daniel Ortega's new neoliberalist views are quite disturbing. It's sad to see such a sell out.
On the other hand, choosing any other path would be a death wish for a country that depends so heavily on US aid.
BTW, I'm linking to your blog.
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