Re: [Marxism] Mr. Cranky reviews Fahrenheit 9/11

[Scotlive@xxxxxxx]

there are people out there trying to resist the pro-rich agendas of both the
bourgeois political parties. why don't you get involved?

you're right, americans have been turned from citizens into consumers, and
possess a level of political education and/or awareness which is deplorable.
michael moore's film has helped to raise a little consciousness, which surely 
can
only be a good thing. in a landscape of bland conformity, his work stands
out. of course, we on the far Left, would like to go further and attack, not 
just
this particular govt, but the system of govt. we do that now but nobody
listens, because they're not read y to listen. moore's film is a first step, 
not a
last step, and allied to a deterioration in people's material conditions, more
and more will begin asking questions and looking for new anwers to those
questions.

even the mainstream american media is beginning to probe in a way unthinkable
this time last year.

some on the Left - and i count myself amongst them - actually think it would
be better in the long run if Bush were to be re-elected for a second term.
this would have the effect of increasing resistance, especially within the US,
and result in more and more disillusionment...ingredients which are fodder for
any anti-capitalist party, organization and/or movement.

kerry and the democrats present more of a danger to social and economic
justice than the republicans. people actually believe that they are more
people-friendly and oriented towards the plight of the poor and minorities, 
even as
their history reveals otherwise.

the best thing about moore's film is portrayal of the democrats abandoning
the members of the black congressional caucus when they attempted to appeal the
republican victory in 2000. moore depicts them for what they truly
are...namely members of the same ruling class who, when it comes to it, hold 
interests
and an agenda identical to the republicans. only the approach differs. each
faction of this ruling class wants power so they can line the pockets of their
sponsors and corporate backers. i think moore came close to exposing that. he
also exposed the international dimension to the struggle, how the super rich
around the world are inter linked.

i think many who go to see it will come out with a seed of consciousness that
was absent before.

michael moore has struck the first blow for the left against the ruling class
in many years. he deserves our compliments.
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