Re: AUT: Anarchism & Marxism - who gives a . . .?

[Doug Henwood <dhenwood@xxxxxxxxx>]

Gerald Levy wrote:

>Harry wrote:
>
>  > I'd like to second Steve's comments about the recent/current debate over
>  > anarchism and marxism. Deja vu. Deja vu. It's as old and as boring as a
>  > debate between christianity and islam, or whatever.
>
>True enough, but I am struck by the apparent irony that despite the
>never-ending debate referred to above, there are many, many examples of
>(significant numbers of) Marxists and (significant numbers of) anarchists
>working together today (whether it be in the context of coalitions,
>affinity groups, or whatever) in different social movements. Perhaps a
>discussion of what makes possible this collaboration would be a more
>promising area for discussion.

Jerry & I have fought lots in the past, but to this I can only say,
Yes! Excellent suggestion. It's been really depressing to watch this
ancient battle revived in the wake of Seattle, which, if nothing
else, was made possible by a very diverse coalition of people who'd
previously regarded each other with indifference or suspicion. More
of this please, and let's figure out how.

Doug



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