Communist tasks

[Louis Proyect <lnp3@xxxxxxxxx>]

People's Weekly World Newspaper, 02/12/04 12:34
A better world is possible: The struggle for socialism and democracy
Jarvis Tyner, executive vice chair, Communist Party USA

The best hopes and dreams of the U.S. people do not lie with U.S. big
corporations or the extreme right-wing movements they sponsor. In fact, the
ultimate interest of the majority of our people is in a more democratic, a
more egalitarian, and a more peaceful USA.

While only a minority today supports the idea of a socialist USA, and many
of them are skeptical and cynical after 1991, it is our firm belief that
socialism is still the best way to fulfill their democratic aspirations.

Therefore, I want to make it clear from the outset: the Communist Party USA
is solidly committed to the goal of a socialist USA. We firmly believe that
a socialist USA is not only possible but, most importantly, it is necessary
and achievable.

Having said that, let me quickly add that while we continue to learn much
from 1917 Russia, 1945 China and 1959 Cuba, we are dealing with 21st
century U.S. and global capitalism. The situation is much more fast-moving,
and in many ways it is much more complex and challenging. The revolutionary
process in our country has its own unique characteristics. And while U.S.
socialism will have much in common with other socialisms, it will create
its own model that will have many unique features.

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The main struggle confronting the progressive forces in the U.S. and all of
humanity really is the struggle to defeat Bush and his vast ultra-right
conspiracy. That is what is mainly occupying our efforts at this time.

We would be remiss if we didn't mention this. Tens of millions in our
country are now in motion to achieve a great victory for all of humankind
by defeating George W. Bush and his "Republican Guards" at the polls on the
Nov. 2, 2004.

As we see it, to win this great struggle means we must defeat Bush and
Bushism. This will set the stage for a broader struggle for our people's
needs, for global peace and justice. We say that the best way for our
people to bring an end to the war in Iraq, and to advance the struggle for
peace and justice, is to defeat Bush and the Republicans in the U.S.
Congress. That is our priority.

full: http://www.pww.org/article/articleview/4780/1/202


Louis Proyect
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