Re: [Marxism] Camejo to speak at CCNY

[Michael Feldman <mr.feldman@xxxxxxxxx>]

Mark, attacking the corporate structure of capitalism is not attacking
capitalism. As you know, there are many different arguments by
capitalists on which type of capitalism would be more "fair" and those
who look for that more fair system of capitalism obviously attack
monoplies. Attacking monoply capitalism or being anti-corporate is not
being anti-capitalist. Fighting for fair taxes is not anti-capitalist.
They are not attacking the class structure of U.S. capitalism but are
attacking the ruling classes policies regarding taxes, corporate
loopholes/ethics/structure, fair trade, environment, etc etc.. This is
what a progressive bourgeois politician is, radical in the sense of
changing the capitalist system but reactionary in the sense of
maintaining the the rule of Capital over man.


On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 12:50:31 -0400, Mark Lause <mlause@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Again, we are hearing the assumption that the Nader campaign is a
> "progressive bourgeois" ticket.  Earlier, when it was characterized as
> "petty bourgeois," I asked for a coherent definition of what this meant
> and I think we all saw the serious flaws.
>
> The assumption can't be that any significant portion of the bourgeoisie
> is supporting the campaign, so I assume that the critics must be saying
> it is "bourgeois" in its values.
>
> I really don't think so.  The campaign has focused on attacking the
> dominant corporate structure of the system, the bipartisan policies to
> sustain the system, etc.--and is has underscored the class nature of
> these policies.
>
> My criticisms of the campaign has more to do with the nuts and bolts of
> organizing.
>
> Solidarity!
> Mark L.
>
>
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