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Lou, I really don't get your position here, and it's not for lack of trying. Nor do I think it's because I haven't fully absorbed Trotsky, although my knowledge of (and veneration of) him is certainly more limited that yours. You seem to argue that because the historical conditions Trotsky postulated for the rise of fascism are not present, the political ascendance of swastika-wearing ultra-nationalists is - what, exactly? I'm wary of ascribing you a conclusion, because I'm not entirely sure I've seen you reach one. So I guess the thing to do is just ask: what *do* you think we should make of the good fortunes of those who look and act an awful lot like historical fascists, under the present circumstances? On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 3:40 PM, Louis Proyect <l...@panix.com> wrote: Have you ever read any Leon Trotsky? You might find it beneficial. His > analysis of fascism is grounded in an analysis of capitalism and the > workers movement. -- "Hige sceal þe heardra, heorte þe cenre, mod sceal þe mare, þe ure mægen lytlað." ________________________________________________ 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
