From: Dwayne Monroe
Yes, I'm also puzzled.
We needn't agree with him, but Zizek's argument seems straightforward - indeed, Chuck Grimes made a somewhat similar assertion months ago (to nearly universal condemnation).
I interpret it to be a variation on the old "hastening the contradictions" theme.
^^^^^^ CB: Yes, to try to make things better by making them worse first is an ultra-leftist tactic. But once the "worse" comes about against your efforts, might as well emphasize its potential for aggravating the contradictions and hastening a crisis for capitalism , which means both danger and opportunity to make fundamental change. :>0