[lbo-talk] so . . .

[c b]

Carrol:
A Left exists through a network of direct relations, in action. This
was the case even during the century or so in which A Left, when it
existed, existed around a core or hegemonic political party (2d/3d
Internationals) But that will never be the case again in the U.S. and
probably in many large capitalist states. We can't know what it will
look like, since history never repeats, but the '60s give us a better
perspective than the '30s or pre WW1. Unity will consist in shifting
agreements _in practice_ on particular issues rather than formal
agreement. And while leftists will have to avoid becoming infatuated
with The Web (Web petitions are silly) e-mail communication can
greatly enhance political relations otherwise grounded.

-clip-
But humans are capable of struggling without particular hope of
success. It's a commonplace of the last 4 millenia or so.

^^^^^^^^
CB: Unlike past revolutions, the ending of capitalism must be done
consciously.  The wall won't fall if it is not pushed.  The wall won't
be pushed unconsciously or inadvertently.