RE: Re: Nader

["Devine, James" <jdevine@xxxxxxx>]

Sabri writes:> I don't think even on this list we can come
up with a definition of the Left on which we all agree.<

also, what's the point of coming up with a definition that even a majority
agrees with? the meaning of words depends on the context. It's not like
there's a Platonic Form out there called "the Leftist" which phenomena
leftists are imperfect reflections of.

JD

-----Original Message-----
From: Sabri Oncu
To: PEN-L
Sent: 4/1/02 5:06 PM
>Subject: [PEN-L:24554] Re: Nader

> Charles: Howabout the Left includes Communists,
> Socialists and Left Liberals.

Charles,

Why are you excluding the anarchists? They are an important part
of the Left in my view. Apart from that, as Jim said and I agree,
"political definitions are not only hard to make but are
political footballs." I don't think even on this list we can come
up with a definition of the Left on which we all agree. Just
think about the rest of the world's population.

Anyway, my point is, let us not forget the anarchists, especially
within the context of the "anti-globalization" movement. Without
their heroic efforts, the so-called "anti-globalization" movement
wouldn't have been where it is now, although it still has a long
way to go and it is possible that it may fail.

I guess I have spent too much time among them and, believe me,
liked it a lot.

Sabri