I am not surprised that Charlie would find Zizek's article to be "progressive" considering his dubious understanding of Marxist politics:
Zizek: "The greatest hypocrites are those who call for open borders. They know very well this will never happen: it would instantly trigger a populist revolt in Europe." In fact, Marxists are for open borders especially in a period of deepening nativist reaction. http://www.dw.com/en/slum-row-highlights-roma-dilemma-in-france/a-18679438: Slum row highlights Roma dilemma in France France's oldest slum is arguably a social experiment on how to integrate Roma using local solutions. But the local mayor insists the slum must go by the end of the month. Elizabeth Bryant reports from La Courneuve. For many ordinary French, the Roma are the beggars they see daily on the streets, with too many children and no jobs. The negative stereotypes were reinforced this week when a Roma shot dead three fellow members of a squatter camp, along with a police officer. "For me, the solution is that Roma learn their rights, because they don't know they have rights," said French activist Evelyne Perrin, who attended the Samaritain meeting. 'A question of respect' But so far, La Courneuve's Communist Mayor Gilles Poux is holding firm, arguing the slum is unhygienic and unsafe. The state - not local authorities - must find a solution, he says. Poux declined an interview request, but in a statement earlier this month, he described his decision as "very difficult to make." _______________________________________________ pen-l mailing list [email protected] https://lists.csuchico.edu/mailman/listinfo/pen-l
