Another post substituting the remarks of some think-tank servant of imperialism (in this case, David. P. Goldman of the Claremont Institute) in place of a direct look at realities.
We are given this quote: "China will let the United States pretend to be a Pacific power, and pretend to threaten an invasion of Taiwan while Taiwan pretends to defend itself. Taiwan won’t provoke China by promoting sovereignty, and all sides will save face.” How does Goldman know? Let's assume he does know. The next question is, is this a Chinese tactic or a basic commitment? The answer is not in Goldman's column but in the basic thrust of a rising monopoly capitalist power. Marv evades the reality with a distortion: "Consequently, a war over Taiwan is unlikely." Goldman does not say that; he asserts "a full-blown battle between China and the US Navy" is an unlikely event. Not the same thing. Fundamentally, Goldman says, "America has finally recognized China’s bid for world dominance—but we’re still losing ground." (blurb for his book You Will Be Assimilated: China's Plan to Sino-form the World ). The contradiction between U.S. and PRC imperialism is antagonistic and will become more antagonistic. The only good thing about it is that it will present the opportunity to achieve real peace through revolution. But you have to get ready before the moment, something Marv's twisted takes work overtime to avoid. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#31200): https://groups.io/g/marxmail/message/31200 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/107422493/21656 -=-=- POSTING RULES & NOTES #1 YOU MUST clip all extraneous text when replying to a message. #2 This mail-list, like most, is publicly & permanently archived. #3 Subscribe and post under an alias if #2 is a concern. #4 Do not exceed five posts a day. -=-=- Group Owner: [email protected] Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/marxmail/leave/8674936/21656/1316126222/xyzzy [[email protected]] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
