[lbo-talk] social democracy vs marxism

[joanna]

Yes, but you see, for some people, revolution is something that must 
happen in order for them to physically survive. And so they fight, while 
others, sitting comfortably on the sidelines argue whether history 
should proceed in discreet and orderly stages or by revolutionary leaps.

I could see why a bunch of starving, barefoot, illiterate peasants might 
have had "messianic" projects in 1917. For them, it was absolutely not a 
mistake. I would also argue that it wasn't a mistake for anyone.

Joanna

parthasarathy kalalesrinivasaranga wrote:


> I do not find fault with Marxism. I find fault with the  Marxist
> proceeding to organise revolution   here and now, hastening it before
> its time  All such attempts are bound to infuse distortions.  Marx
> himself  is no exception to this enthusiasm  as exhibited in his
> inspiring calls and guidance to Paris communards and in his orations
> in the Working Mens" Association.  This is not say that such
> organisations are not required. Indeed they are.. that is organised
> efforts are necessary,  politically speaking, even if they distort the
> Marxist theory
>