Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 18:36:14 +0100
From: Richard Bos <Richard.Bos-AT-hagcott.meganet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Define Racism:  Were Marx and Engels Racists?


Robert Malecki wrote:
> 
> >... marxism has become a playground for middleclass intellectuals 
>rather then and instrument for the working class to find a way forward.
> 

I think that this was the case in the past. That is, in the sixties and 
seventies when it was a bit of a fashion statement for some people who 
went of to be pillars of the establishment or pet "Media Marxists".

Now the story is quite different. Our movement is in a rock bottom, no 
frills, no luxury, no prestige position. Those people wouldn't touch real 
Marxism with a bargepole on a long stick! Most of the active Marxists 
that I meet are working class people who are involved because they have 
nothing to lose, and are pissed off enough with this wretched system to 
actually have a chance of getting somewhere this time!
-- 
Best wishes,

Richard.                     
      New Worker Online http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/2853




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