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Greg said:" The writer of this piece is a frequent commentator on Middle East." Unfortunately, Saikal, almost buries his most important observation: "Ben Ali's overthrow may inject new energy into opposition forces across the Arab world. Egypt is most vulnerable." The clear promise of Tunisia is in the chance that the Arab people's will indeed follow suit throughout the diaspora. These events have the potential not only to "inject new energy" but to reinvigorate the mass movements that grew just two years ago in Iran and bring new hope to the Palestinian Intifada. What would be of significant importance is if the Latin American leaderships were to extend their hands to the Tunisian peoples and bring a widespread wave of solidarity. Comrades on this list, especially in the areas of recent mobilization (France, U.K., la América Latina?) have unique opportunities now. It will be interesting and hopeful to see if Cuba will reach out. For all the rest of us--Solidarity! ________________________________________________ Send list submissions to: Marxism@lists.econ.utah.edu Set your options at: http://lists.econ.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
