>And yet I am sure we agree on this, from Karl
>Marx: "The extent of the power of money is the
>extent of my power. Money's properties are my
> the possessor's properties and essential
>powers. Thhus, what I am and am capable of is by
>no means determined by my individuality. I am
>ugly, but I can buy for myself the most
>beautiful of women. Therefore I am not ugly, for
>the effect of ugliness its deterrent power is nullified by money. "
I think more important than whether or not we agree with this is that it highlights why work like Judith Butler or Susie Bright, et. al. do was (is) so badly needed by the left. Marx wasn't very good on sex and gender.