this is progressive?

Tom Lehman uswa12 at Lorainccc.edu
Thu Apr 13 09:45:43 PDT 2000


Doug--I thought you were the guy who liked the slogan, "No Weak Shit." Watch what you wish for you may get it. :o)

Tom Lehman

Doug Henwood wrote:


> Max Sawicky wrote:
>
> >Labor's campaign has zero to do with the history of
> >U.S. militarism in Asia. All of the fulminations on
> >this list have no connection with what is happening
> >on the ground in Washington this week. There's an
> >evolving movement, and you ain't in it. Tough.
> >Either shape up or find a hobby.
>
> Hey, Max, wait a minute. You mean you can't be part of this evolving
> movement - I like to think of myself as a member - and be critical of
> it too? What the hell is Pat Buchanan doing at a labor rally? By
> definition, anywhere he is isn't a sideshow - he's a major political
> figure. You don't invite him to speak without making a statement by
> his presence. Becker's rhetoric is hideous too. You can criticize the
> Chinese regime without sounding like a xenophobe. The history of
> American economic nationalism is deeply wrapped up with Yellow
> Perilism, and it does no good to deny that. Workers of the world
> unite, man.
>
> Doug



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