-----Mensagem original----- De: owner-lbo-talk at lists.panix.com [mailto:owner-lbo-talk at lists.panix.com]Em nome de Carrol Cox Enviada em: segunda-feira, 1 de janeiro de 2001 23:49 Para: lbo-talk at lists.panix.com Assunto: Re: CHAT: Americans wondering...
In marxist terms, the primary contradiction in the world today is between U.S. imperialism and human survival. Some of us on this list have been arguing this for some time. Most on this list, however, do not believe that u.s. imperialism *can* be defeated (that would require a revolution, for which no scenario unfortunately exists), and operating on the basis of what they think empirically possible (and ignoring necessity) they argue that the only hope for humanity is that u.s. imperialism can be slowly reformed from inside through a series of peaceful victories by mass movements bringing pressure to bear on the imperialists.
It looks like there is no hope.
Carrol
-But the empire can collapse due to internal contradictions, I hope. -Do you think this possibility exists?
Alexandre