Victor wrote:
> Any effective (practical), concrete description of the future
> socialist society and of the processes whereby such a society will
> emerge can only be based on continuous on-going SCIENTIFIC MATERIAL
> work that follows the changes within the developing capitalist system.
> Considering the history of the emergence, rise and eventual dominance
> of the capitalist system within Feudalism, I suggest that we, like
> Marx, not be enslaved by traditions - glorious as they may be, and
> like the inimitable Mao, give priorities to investigation over "book
> worship".
The "inimitable Mao"?
But, speaking of book worship. If you mean to encourage people to think for themselves, to avoid doctrine, and in Lenin's words "to be as radical as reality," you should walk the walk too. Avoid a pontificating tone, avoid assuming that others share your admiration for Mao, and avoid ALL CAPS.
Joanna