Hello. I'm not sure if I am a member of Neither - though I am a
supporter and have argued for Neither voting at all the schools I have
spoken at as a Greens candidate in the last election.
Perhaps in some minds being a Greens candidate forbids me being a member
of Neither? I have stated and continue to state that I am an activist
first before I am a party member, I readily admit that the Greens are
dangerously too close to the middle class and even small l liberal upper
class, and I am totally supportive of increased immigration. My
association with the Greens is extremely recent so I don't apologise for
it's past policies. Nor have I ever hid that I don't believe the ballot
box is our route to freedom. It is only one more tactic among many.
Having lived in Tent Cities and occupations I am happy to try every
thing I can.
My own background is in student unionism and queer politics but as a
long term unemployed I currently feel my strongest solidarity with other
unemployed people. You may be pleased to know there are the seeds
planted for a political consciousness for unemployed people in this
country and I don't mean an organisation/faction/party. I'm talking
about the emerging of a class consciousness.
Whether I am considered a member or not, as at least a fellow traveller
I fervently hope that Neither comes from the Left in opposing two-party
big-business "democracy". My personal mantra is that people should have
more control over their lives, including their environment and their
expression. I consider this to be fundamentally Left as the poor
outnumber the rich both locally and globally. If power is shared equally
then the consequences will be more for the poor not less. I hope others
in Neither can agree.
Ciao.
tony camilleri
"http://angelfire.com/sd/eatrich/index.html"
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