[Marxism] Two Americas

[Jscotlive@xxxxxxx]

The shocking events currently unfolding in New Orleans have illustrated  once
and for all the extent of the class and colour divide that exists in the so
called land of the free. I can think of no other nation in the world - and
certainly no industrialised nation - where such a blatant disregard for the
welfare of an entire segment of the population would be countenanced. The  heart
of America is rotten with both racial and economic apartheid. The  editorials
in all the main British newspapers, not far behind US newspapers in  terms of
their reactionary leanings, have reflected the shock, disgust and  horror at
the human catastrophe and plight of so many. The only crime these  people have
committed is to be black and poor in the richest nation on  earth. Such a
barbaric and savage ruling class it would be hard to find in  all human history.

Can there be any argument now over the fact that unless this ruling class  is
overthrown the future of the entire planet will only grow ever more
perilous? Some may think this an exaggeration. I don't think it is.

It seems the US Government is in a deep crisis, struggling to keep a  lid on
a society about to explode at the seams with insurmountable  contradictions.

How long and how much will it take before things really explode and an
eruption takes place?

It seems the US could be entering a revolutionary period -  stretched
overseas in a war they're losing, an economy that's overheating, with  rising 
fuel
prices and massive consumer and national debt; and now a  natural disaster
that's given rise to the deep schism that exists between rich  and poor.

I'd be interested to hear other thoughts on this.

Best
J


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