George writes..
>
> George: A nation and a nation state are two distinctly different forms. The former
>is an
> ideological construc whilst the latter is a real institution. A nation state is a
>state
> while an nation is merely an notion or constituent of the imagination. However to
>call a
> capitalist state a nation state is merely an attempt to lend legitimacy to the
>capitalist
> state. Calling a capitalist state a nation state is an ideological exercise designed
>to
> deceive the exploited masses into accepting it. There is no need to call a capitalist
> state a nation state.
This is garbage George. And playing with words. A capitalist state or nation just did
not appear by saying poof. Foir example the first American revolution marxists took
sides. Just as in the Civil War we took sides.
Warm Regards
Bob Malecki
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