On Sat, 16 Dec 2000, Nathan Newman wrote:
> I actually agree with the LBO rule on sanctions but it only solves so
> many debates, since where authoritarian repression jails the first
> sign of resistance, we are still left debating whether the scattered
> remaining activists, often in exile, count as "legitimate" voices of
> the people.
No. If they are only few and scattered, then they are not yet a movement that can represent anyone. If people can unite and make their voice heard under South African Repression, they can make their voice heard under any repression. Send them aid, money, equipment. Help them build a movement. But since sanctions strike first against the people there are intended to help, they can only be legitimated by a clearly representative group.
> I kind of feel like the capitalist class has adjusted to the reality
> of a semi-fascist capitalist China and are diving in to reap the
> profits, while much of the Left remains under the illusion that China
> is still a pro-worker socialist regime
I never called you a cold warrior. I wish you wouldn't call me a communist dupe.
Michael
__________________________________________________________________________ Michael Pollak................New York City..............mpollak at panix.com