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At Lenin's tomb, Richard Seymour has written: The criminal justice system is engaged in a demonstration of the state's ability to control the territory, because that very ability is just what has recently been in doubt. The moral and ideological pedagogy behind this disciplining and consumption of bodies teaches us that the party of order is in control, because its *claim*to rule hinges considerably on its *ability* to rule. This is, of course, the hallmark of a very brittle social order. My comment: There have been squeaks from the liberals at the sentencing, but of course they will do nothing other than utter pious moans. The Tories are in charge and they are acting true to nature. It is very clear that the riots frightened them and now they are indulging in a festival to *encourager les autres*. The medium to long terms effect of all this will be to eat into the consensus that underpins government in the UK. Richard is quite right here. Savagery is a sign of weakness not strength. Still the Tory vote will hold strong and perhpas even grow, but the Liberals will suffer even more. We are in for a period of acute polarization. Will it politicize the youth? That is the crucial question for me. comradely Gary ________________________________________________ Send list submissions to: Marxism@greenhouse.economics.utah.edu Set your options at: http://greenhouse.economics.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
