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I am in a remote part of Australia (again) and am following the crisis in the Labour Party on Richard Seymour's twitter feed. (I can picture Lou's eyes rolling in horror) Twitter is of course the most infuriating means of communication yet invented. But it does convey something of the ferment of what is happening. Compared to the comatose, zombie like state of Australian politics, it provides like a wonderfully invigorating rush of excitement and a by the second proof that the status quo is in danger. I have read Richard's blog on the Verso site and as always it is very thought provoking. But it is too early to say whether his guess is correct and that the coup against Corbyn has been bungled. My selection for the anti-Corbyn candidate still remains Andy Burnham, though he has tweeted that he will not support the coup. If he will not stand, then the coup could collapse. So, the plotters against Corbyn will get their vote while thousands of his supporters chant outside. Did the plotters underestimate Corbyn? It would appear so. Richard's analysis is that they want their party back irrespective of the damage this does. But as the coup drags on and the plotters are forced out of the corridors and the back rooms and into the streets, it is now clear that they will encounter real popular anger. And I don't think the likes of Hilary Benn or Alan Johnson will be prepared for what will happen. all fascinating. comradely Gary _________________________________________________________ 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
