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I largely agree with the RCIT statement on Syria, the PYD, etc. However, they also write concerning Trump’s withdrawal “ another “*Saigon moment*” as Washington realizes it is no longer strong enough to keep its hegemonial role in the Middle East.“ I think this is mistaken. The US withdrawal from Vietnam was not on the whim or personal decision in opposition to every wing of the government and the capitalist class which it represents. Trump’s withdrawal is. The diplomatic wing, the military wing, even the entire legislative wing of the government is aghast. Even the Christian fundamentalists are opposed! Yes, US imperialism is in retreat, but this step is nowhere near the same as the US military defeat in Vietnam. Where, in fact, have US forces even been defeated in Syria? No, what this shows is the extreme political crisis of US capitalism at home. -- *“In politics, abstract terms conceal treachery.” *from "The Black Jacobins" by C. L. R. James Check out:https:http://oaklandsocialist.com also on Facebook _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: https://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
