Re: [Marxism] Role of Socialists (was The Chinese occupation of Haiti)

[Jscotlive@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 22/04/2008 03:51:23 GMT Standard Time, sabocat59@xxxxxxx 
writes:

> Under capitalism, economy determines everything, including military  
> might.

Reply:

You missed my point entirely, which is that any growing crisis in the US 
economy increases the prospects of US military might being brought to bear 
against 
its economic rivals.

If recent history teaches us anything it's that the US ruling class is 
willing to do whatever it takes to maintain its hegemony.

The only power able to stop it is/would be the US working class and 
oppressed. Judging by the response to Hurricane Katrina, however, there is 
still some 
ways to go before they wake from their slumber.

By the way, under capitalism it's not the economy that determines everything, 
it's the drive for profits. 

J   
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