[lbo-talk] Origin of "privatization"

[Wojtek S]

Joanna: "The argument however would be better if the thesis were that
radical conservative counter revolution is the appropriate form of
conservatism for capitalism -- a fairly dynamic economic system."

[WS:]  I do not think I would agree with it.  For most of the
industrial revolution in the19th century, capitalist conservatism was
of the conventional variety, basically noveau riche bourgeoisie aping
aristocracy and buying aristocratic titles.  Only the success of the
communist revolution changed that in the sense that the defenders of
capitalist privilege adopted the methods effectively used by
communists and fellow travelers.  Robin argues that the French
revolution had the same effect on English conservatism espoused by
Burke.

So the only thing that is "appropriate" about capitalism is the
appropriation of value created by others (revolutionary ideology) and
using it  to accumulate power.

-- 
Wojtek

"An anarchist is a neoliberal without money."