[lbo-talk] Democracy Vs Elections: Naomi Klein On Argentina

[Dwayne Monroe]

Naomi Klein’s analytical eye continues to mature and
sharpen.  The essay found at the link below, on the
defeat of alternative politics in Argentina, shows
this nicely and also provides a warning to progressive
movementarians everywhere.

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In most of the world, it's the sign for peace, but
here in Argentina it means war. The index and middle
finger, held to form a V, means to his followers,
Menem vuelve, Menem will return. Carlos Menem, poster
boy of Latin American neoliberalism, president for
almost all of the 1990s, is looking to get his old job
back on May 18.

[……..]

more at   
http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20030526&s=klein

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