I know I said I was going to take time off from writing here but....(a) I fixed the relationship between my PC and Substack and, more importantly, (b) how could I not write a scathing piece on the one year anniversary of the illegitimate and horrific Christian fascist Dobbs decision?
Another powerful post that makes the case for in-the-streets revolutionary protest that stops the machinery of bourgeois society with an impact sufficient to actually force "really, really" fundamental change in the business-as-usual racket that Americans have had jammed down their throats by neoliberal assholes and the demagogues that have arisen because of their betrayal of working-class citizens. This arrangement can't go on much longer anyway because of the impact this insane, fascist approach to governance is having on Pacha Mama, our precious Mother Earth, the Big beautiful cosmic Mother that embodies the sanctity and sovereignty of all human women everywhere.
The answer to Cary's query "What do we do about it?" is: Revolt! Dismantle capitalism and replace it with an eco-socialist global economy governed by councils of men and women citizens informed in their every decision by the ecological view. That prospect, of course, raises the question, how do we do it? Hopefully, over the long run that such a project entails, we'll be able to act gently, wisely and with hearts and minds full of infinite love and compassion. But in the initial phase there has to be a massive public confrontation. A Las Barricadas!
Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights was and is crystal clear: mass protest to unlash the fury of women and their supporters as a revolutionary force. For actiing forcefully in accord with this basic idea, which carried no small amount of Latin American "green wave" inspiration, RU4AR, was subjected to literally slanderous and COINTELPRO-like neo-McCarthyite assault from liberal-left uber-assholes last summmer. Here is my CounterPunch piece on that sick attack from the running dog lackeys of the Biden Dem party of inauthentic opposition: https://www.counterpunch.org/2022/08/01/why-is-the-left-red-baiting-rise-up-for-abortion-rights-on-the-eve-of-fascist-destruction/
Number 18 (and others, points up the Dem strategy about civilization-defining issues like climate change or anything conflicting with Big Power's desires (drilling leases, whistle-blower protections, etc.)
#"18. Should you secure their votes again, do as little as possible with the power they give you. This is the essential thing. Do not waste energy. Leave the hard work to future generations."
This after all is embedded in the religiosity of the first English settlers expressed as - Leave it to Heaven.
#18b. Corollary - don't be afraid to reverse promises made to get elected.
"Opinions" links should be elaborated for more widespread reading (and reacting):
Most important - Don't get distracted. The only issue now and forever is Donald Trump. The continuance of civilization is of no consequence compared to this overriding matter. Transitory matters like 5 deaths in a submersible that should have been vetted by a success known in subsequent documentaries cannot be allowed to dislodge the principal focus of ire in this or any time. Be brave. Stoke the fires! Considering alternate representatives and parties for election is nothing short of treason. Remember the slogan: "Darkness is essential for Democracy".
Sure but please note that the real target here is NARAL and Planned Parenthood kissing up to this ridiculous buffoon of a fake feminist patriarch Joe Biden.
Putting Diane Feinstein as ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, of the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees Brett M. Kavanaugh and Barrett was a crime.
I know I said I was going to take time off from writing here but....(a) I fixed the relationship between my PC and Substack and, more importantly, (b) how could I not write a scathing piece on the one year anniversary of the illegitimate and horrific Christian fascist Dobbs decision?
Another powerful post that makes the case for in-the-streets revolutionary protest that stops the machinery of bourgeois society with an impact sufficient to actually force "really, really" fundamental change in the business-as-usual racket that Americans have had jammed down their throats by neoliberal assholes and the demagogues that have arisen because of their betrayal of working-class citizens. This arrangement can't go on much longer anyway because of the impact this insane, fascist approach to governance is having on Pacha Mama, our precious Mother Earth, the Big beautiful cosmic Mother that embodies the sanctity and sovereignty of all human women everywhere.
The answer to Cary's query "What do we do about it?" is: Revolt! Dismantle capitalism and replace it with an eco-socialist global economy governed by councils of men and women citizens informed in their every decision by the ecological view. That prospect, of course, raises the question, how do we do it? Hopefully, over the long run that such a project entails, we'll be able to act gently, wisely and with hearts and minds full of infinite love and compassion. But in the initial phase there has to be a massive public confrontation. A Las Barricadas!
Excellent statement of current facts.
Current question is what to do about it (and other false promises).
Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights was and is crystal clear: mass protest to unlash the fury of women and their supporters as a revolutionary force. For actiing forcefully in accord with this basic idea, which carried no small amount of Latin American "green wave" inspiration, RU4AR, was subjected to literally slanderous and COINTELPRO-like neo-McCarthyite assault from liberal-left uber-assholes last summmer. Here is my CounterPunch piece on that sick attack from the running dog lackeys of the Biden Dem party of inauthentic opposition: https://www.counterpunch.org/2022/08/01/why-is-the-left-red-baiting-rise-up-for-abortion-rights-on-the-eve-of-fascist-destruction/
Further dissemination of the linked article (https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/07/18/art-of-war-sun-tzu-abortion/ ) would be desirable, most reprehensibly #18:
Number 18 (and others, points up the Dem strategy about civilization-defining issues like climate change or anything conflicting with Big Power's desires (drilling leases, whistle-blower protections, etc.)
#"18. Should you secure their votes again, do as little as possible with the power they give you. This is the essential thing. Do not waste energy. Leave the hard work to future generations."
This after all is embedded in the religiosity of the first English settlers expressed as - Leave it to Heaven.
#18b. Corollary - don't be afraid to reverse promises made to get elected.
"Opinions" links should be elaborated for more widespread reading (and reacting):
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/23/gop-politics-strategy-after-dobbs-anti-abortion/?itid=co_opabortion_2
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/20/abortion-gop-2024-election/?itid=co_opabortion_3
Most important - Don't get distracted. The only issue now and forever is Donald Trump. The continuance of civilization is of no consequence compared to this overriding matter. Transitory matters like 5 deaths in a submersible that should have been vetted by a success known in subsequent documentaries cannot be allowed to dislodge the principal focus of ire in this or any time. Be brave. Stoke the fires! Considering alternate representatives and parties for election is nothing short of treason. Remember the slogan: "Darkness is essential for Democracy".
We on the left left and all.Socialists know what Biden is and is not.
Sure but please note that the real target here is NARAL and Planned Parenthood kissing up to this ridiculous buffoon of a fake feminist patriarch Joe Biden.
Always glad to read/hear your words, Paul.
Putting Diane Feinstein as ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, of the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees Brett M. Kavanaugh and Barrett was a crime.
LOL. Carnival?