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This essay by the newly appointed Syriza economics minister is thoroughly confused in its exposition of Marx. It is, however, remarkably frank politically. It states that the socialist goal, while desirable, is impossible in our lifetime. Further, a continuing capitalist crisis in Europe can only redound to the advantage of the far right. Ergo: the only realistic goal is the restabilization of capitalism and the European Union, detestable though they may be. This in turn can only be accomplished by right-left, cross-class alliances, and by trying to convince the capitalist class, or elements thereof, that an economic strategy superior to their current austerity dogmas is the only way to save the existing order. There is never any mention of class struggle. These are not merely the musings of an academic. The essay is a pretty forthright statement of the politics of perhaps the most important member of the Syriza government, apart from Tsipras himself. What do people think? (Hope this post arrives in acceptable form) Jim Creegan _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: http://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
