We haven't got to the IMF yet. It's the MF part that I think has everybody puzzled. :o) I'm recomending Baker and Weisbrot if anybody is interested in learning about another evil acronym. Or that Nation story the Harvard Boys Do Russia.
The Steelworkers will be rallying and lobbying in Washington on the 12th and13th of April in Washington DC.
I'm still trying to get over the fact that Speedy Alka-Seltzer is leavin' the country.
Tom
Max Sawicky wrote:
> > From: Max Sawicky > >... But this
> > >is mostly secondary to my point, which was that
> > >painting the progressive movement's drive for social
> > >protection clauses as a tool of imperialism is simple
> > >slander by the politically lost.
>
> > I don't think anyone's suggesting that.
> PB: Hang on there Ted.
>
> Comrade Max, there are lots of smart lefties in the Third World who
> do indeed think you inside-beltway big-labour fellas are useful
> idiots of imperialism by promoting a strengthened WTO with
> Social-Clause whitewash. >>>>>>
>
> [mbs] I don't think anyone here sees the
> effort as "promoting a strengthened WTO."
> Rather, it's promoting social clauses
> and the like wherever the opportunity
> presents itself. This is a bit of a
> different focus than your characterization.
>
> >>>>>>>>
> Let's say I pass along your note that these folk are "politically
> lost." I wouldn't, but what would their reaction be? A hearty guffaw.
> Deservedly so. Speaking personally, I was lost in Washington, found
> in Harare/Jo'burg. You should try it. . . .
> >>>>>>>>
>
> [mbs] you seem to fall prey to the error that
> I spend my time chasing politicians around w/
> my naive plans. Some people here may do that,
> but I am here because this is where you have
> to be to get stuff into the media and deal
> with the leadership of mass membership
> organizations, such as trade unions. If
> I want to do 'retail' politics I can do
> that here too, since there are plenty of
> 'real' people around to deal with.
>
> mbs