OUTLOOK IN THE NINETIES, millions of women and men have taken part in torships. This reflects the fact that humanity face widening dangers. Ecological, military, social and economic devastation faces millions of people. situation where the inability of the social democratic an communist parties to provide socialist solutions is becoming clearer, the task of creating new leaderships remains ahead. struggle. We are the British supporters of the world-wide marxist transformation of society and a pluralist, socialist democracy world wide. lence. alist. It must abolish wage slavery and national oppression.
The working class is the backbone of unity among all the exploited gradually acquire the experience and consciousness needed to defeat capitalism at the decisive moment of crisis. to fight their particular forms of oppression make an essential contribution to the struggle for a different society. They are organised around the principle "None so fit to break the chains as those who wear them" gles. Furthermore we fight for a strategic alliance between workers and these organisations - an alliance which respects their legitimate autonomy. and a revolutionary International, we aim to guide and encompass the global interests of the workers and oppressed. By building a united struggle against exploitation and oppression we aim to ensure the survival of the human race. If you think this is worth fighting for, and you like what you read in Socialist Outlook, why not join us? Drop a line to the address on this page, and we'll be in touch. mobilisations against the evils of capitalism and the bureaucratic dictaMany more people recognise the barbaric nature of capitalism. In a Socialist Outlook is written and sold by socialists committed to this organisation, the Fourth International. We stand for the revolutionary The overall goal which we pursue is the emancipation of all human beings from every form of exploitation, oppression, alienation and vioSocialism must be under the control of ordinary people, democratic, pluralist, multi-party, feminist, ecologist, anti-militarist and internationand oppressed. The working class and its allies must uncompromisingly fight against capitalism and for a clear programme of action in order to The movements of women, lesbians and gay men, and black people The whole working class needs to fully commit itself to these strugBy building simultaneously revolutionary organisations in each country THE MEDIA are raising a hullabaloo. Clinton, President of the United States, the most powerful man in the world is facing impeachment and the end of his political career.
Why? Because he conducted himself in an inappropriate manner with a young woman in the White House and then lied about it.
That at least is the official version on which the hypocrites in Congress - not many of whom could stand scrutiny of their own sexual peccadilloes are threatening him.
Of course we do not condone his conduct, using the bossunderling relationship to obtain sexual gratification. This is only too common in many commercial and industrial enterprises. It has even been known to happen in the police force, the armed services and government departments...
But Clinton's real crimes are much more serious than these episodes in the Oval office. I've just read your September issue. Generally the articles were good -for example the page by Socialist Democracy, the article on Permanent Revolution, on Zheng Chaolin and parts of the article on the current economic crisis. However the article "A strategy for a queer planet" was not so good. The title itself reflects the confused political mish-mash of the content. It was a passive list of observations and suffered from the absence. of any concept of the application of transitional demands. You report on the arguments - without any Clinton's Presidency has been characterised by a marked deterioration in the lives of the submerged underclass in American sociely.
In this, the wealthiest country in the world 21.5 percent of children live in poverty - two or three times more than in other major industrial countries.
Charges for emergency food at soup kitchens rose by 16 per cent in 1997/ The increase in wealth from the currently booming economy has gone almost entirely to the rich, especially the super-rich.
After 6 years of the Clinton administration. 40 per cent of US assets are owned by the richest one per cent - up from 21 per cent in 1949.
Clinton is the man who ordered the destruction of a chemical plant in Sudan which it has now been proved was manufacturing medicines not poison gasses. He has continued the criminal boycott of Cuba causing poverty and hunger. term actually mean.
What is the nature of the room wanted in the "straight left". Why won't you say what you think - if you have anything to say.
I would be wary of any promotion of illusions in gay/lesbian separatism. This kind of politics may endear you to middle class/ non-socialist elements but it won't contribute an inch to really striking at the root of homophobia ie the family and the capitalist systern that requires its existence.
Those who support gay/lesbian separatism are either unconvinced of the Marxist case or more commonly drawn from the middle class/ petit bourgeoisie. My own experience leads me to think that certain gay/lesbian people have some material stake in maintaining homophobia eg owners of gay/lesbian clubs Don't miss an issue: SUBSCRIBE now! 20 pages of internationalist news, views and marxist analysis each month. 12 issues delivered for just £10. OVERSEAS subscribers 12 issues for just £20. SPECIAL OFFER (UK only): One year of Socialist Duriali, PLUS one year of International Viewpoint (Fourth International magazine) for only £30. PLEASE send me • 12 issues of Socialist Duelook • 12 issues of Socialist @urtonali plus. International Viewpoint. I enclose f.... Name Address Phone SEND TO: Socialist Outlook, PO Box 1109, London N4 2UU We welcome readers' letters on any topic. Letters over 400 words may be cut for space reasons.
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email: [email protected] These are the crimes for which he will be indicted by history long after his affair with Monica Lewinsky is forgotten.
Charlie van Gelderen, Cambridge which to an extent only exist because of homophobia. I certainly would not advocate that working class gays/lesbians should surrender fighting for their class interests in the cause of a "queer planet".
Steve Collins, Wolverhampton Ed note: Neither Socialist Outlook or the article advocate separatism - instead we support autonomous organisation which we believe is absolutely complementary to the class struggle not a detraction or diversion.(see centre spread in this issue).
The article itself suggests that part of the basis of a separate sub-culture is the discrimination that lesbians and gay men face and certainly puts the capitalist family at the centre of our oppression. Post code Age