Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 21:07:53 +0100 From: Lew <Lew-AT-dialogues.demon.co.uk> Subject: Re: M-I: state capitalism I think Louis Proyect needs to understand the difference between rational criticism and personal criticism. But I suspect it is too late for that. His latest tirade was started by my response to Andy's post on state capitalism. Inevitably, this kind of subject will involve a lot of conceptual clarification on both sides, and equally inevitably Louis doesn't like this kind of thing. But, like Carroll Cox, if you find this offensive you can always refuse to read it in the first place. That way you can be content in your ignorance. More importantly perhaps is the antiquated debating style of Louis. Concern has often been expressed at the lack of female involvement in Marxism in general and these lists in particular. Women have often complained that they find Marxist debate off-putting when it descends to the kind of abuse Louis is so good at. Unfortunately, this kind of macho posturing all to easily passes for Marxist discussion. If we are to break out of this limited testosterone heavy environment and reach out to the wider working class, then it is up to Marxists now to say that such behaviour is unacceptable. Well, is it? -- Lew --- from list marxism-international-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu ---
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