Re: [Marxism] Zimbabwe- the Ruthless Privatisation of All that Exists

[Louis Proyect <lnp3@xxxxxxxxx>]

Walter wrote:
>To suggest that the MDC would be wanting to move Zimbabwe toward 
>South Africa raises the question: So why is Thabo Mbeki dragging his 
>feet about such a project?

Because ZANU-PF and the ANC have been traditional allies, but the 
MDC's economic proposals appear to be inspired by Mbeki's 
neoliberalism. I imagine that if the MDC had been allowed to take 
power Mbeki would have had no trouble striking up an alliance with it 
as well. He is a gifted opportunist.

>On the other hand, why are the South African Communist Party and 
>COSATU leadership so enthusiastic about bring the MDC into power in 
>Zimbabwe, as their actions and statements seem to suggest? For 
>people in a coalition government, they are acting in quite a 
>peculiar way. The South African CP has even started to call for 
>Mbeki to be recalled from the presidency now.

Walter, the SACP backs Zuma, a long time bitter foe of Mbeki.


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