Geopolitics of Leftism

Marta Russell ap888 at lafn.org
Fri Jan 1 16:42:05 PST 1999


pms wrote:


> Has anyone seen a movie called My Beautiful(Little?) Village? Yugoslav, I
> believe.
> Wonderful. Socialism seemed to have some place in some people lives, in
> some good ways.
> But then the Soviet officials in the city are just callous thieves.
> But in the village, many people's occupations seemed to be just taking care
> of their neighbors. This must be the part of socialism that people feel
> nostalgia for. And of course, haveing food and paychecks.
>
> The story revolves around a mentally disabled young man, and what happens
> after his parents die and he is left on his own. A Soviet official wants
> his family home for himself, and talks him into going to the city.

Paula,If you ever do come across this film, please let me know where you find it. I am curious about the socialism aspect and the character with the disability.

I really have not been able to celebrate the new year, though I do always enjoy seeing friends, frankly I just don't understand what there is to celebrate. The greedy bastards have gotten us all in a fine mess, Ollie.

Marta Russell



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