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More protests in Tunisia against the "caretaker" government. A private TV-channel has been taken off the air for "inciting violence". We all know, and many Tunisian workers know, that any so-called "progressive" government that will emerge in Tunisia will continue to serve the interests of the ruling class. The only way forward is of course for Tunisian workers to take back the management of their lives and form Workers' Councils to take over the running of the country. This piece of advice comes, as is always the case, from people far removed from the day-to-day going ons, and is not especially helpful. Just like three months ago, when French workers were on the offensive. Rallies and demonstrations take us on a roller-coaster ride of emotions and feverish activity, that leaves us feeling elated and in tune with the equally feverish popular mood. It is fostering a long-term sense that "WE are in charge FOR GOOD, let's not return to business as usual until our demands are met" that is so very difficult and why long-term organizing is the key. And by long-term organizing, I mean massive Unions and tens of thousands of stubborn workers who are conscious of the task ahead and are experienced in dealing with the tricks of the bourgeoisie through dozens of bitter strikes. ________________________________________________ Send list submissions to: Marxism@lists.econ.utah.edu Set your options at: http://lists.econ.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
