Comrades The PAC has not developed an economic policy document, and taken it through structures for discussion and adoption at a policy conference. What we've had are stop gap documents for elections purposes, and in most of these there hasn't been any feedback and forums to ventilate the issues raised. This has been our Achilles heel since the un-banning in 1990. Individuals are asked with pressing time constraints to submit economic policy positions, and these docs are often treacherous to say the least. I agree with Cde Linda - but it's the climate of suppression of different views that's to blame. Our national conferences are utilised by counter-revolutionary elements to smuggle in Thatcherite policies. Even the labour union segment of the PAC (whoever they may be)have sided with big business - by their silence. The unions must advocate for socialist consciousness among us, and take the lead for economic policy talks. There are major developments in technology and world trade (and politics) that have occurred since 1959. We must address these with fresh and innovative approaches - and debate with the likes of Stieglitsz and US academic idiots who push for "markets" to do as they wish, and cause crashes and their ripple effects. We must make informed contributions to the economic crises of the day, within the framework of our Africanist socialist democracy goals. But bafowethu we cannot go on the same way things have gone on in the past - when we formulate economic policy.
Jaki Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:58:27 To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [PAYCO] cde mduduzi,Its a very tricky and complex question you are raising, but unfortunately it warrants a response. The economic policy position of the PAC should be anchored on objective number 3 in the aims and objectives of the PAC which is, the creation of an Africanist Socialist Democratic order. The economic policy document I know in the PAC is the one developed by Dr Sipho Shabalala titled " Some salient features of the economic policy of the PAC of Azania" of which I am opposed to as it is too liberal and rejects all socialist features founded in the PAC founding documents. On the basis of that document PAC is anti-nationalization and advocates responsible privatization and its comfortable with BEE. This is a position that contradicts PAC position as enshrined in our founding basic document.In my humble view PAC made its position clear from the onset that it seeks to create a socialist society founded on equality of income and equal distribution of wealth. In my view PAC should not be shy to pronounce itself on issues of nationalization as they are founded on the very socialist objectives of the party.For PAC to achieve proper land redistribution it would have no choice but nationalize land and then redistribute accordingly among citizens. Our call for full employment can only be attained under a planned economy as proclaimed by Sobukwe.Food security can only be achieved under an economic system founded on the maximum satisfaction of man's needs as opposed to maximization of profits for few individuals.There's a lot I can say on this issue, but to be precise PAC stands for a creation of a socialist order and therefore in my view PAC economic policy is socialist and pro-nationalisation.I would add further tomorrow. Thanks a million for a mind blowing quiz.Izwe lethu!Kwame Ndebele Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you! From: Mduduzi Sibeko <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:32:05 +0000 To: [email protected]<[email protected]> ReplyTo: [email protected] Subject: [PAYCO] Cde's Ndebele, Seroke Comrades what is our current economic policy ? if I am asked about what the PAC envisage on matters such as nationalization, privatization, BEE and other policy issues. Where do we stand ? kind regards Mduduzi Sibeko Admin/finance cid:[email protected] T +27-11-724-9281 C +27-71-101-2595 F +27-11-900-1929 F 086-754-2176 E [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> www.randwater.co.za <http://www.randwater.co.za> This email and any accompanying attachments may contain confidential and proprietary information. This information is private and protected by law and, accordingly, if you are not the intended recipient, you are requested to delete this entire communication immediately and are notified that any disclosure, copying or distribution of or taking any action based on this information is prohibited. Emails cannot be guaranteed to be secure or free of errors or viruses. The sender does not accept any liability or responsibility for any interception, corruption, destruction, loss, late arrival or incompleteness of or tampering or interference with any of the information contained in this email or for its incorrect delivery or non-delivery for whatsoever reason or for its effect on any electronic device of the recipient. Views and opinions expressed or implied in this email are those of the sender unless clearly stated as being that of Rand Water. If verification of this email or any attachment is required, please request a hard-copy version. -- Sending your posting to [email protected] Unsubscribe by sending an email to [email protected] You can also visit http://groups.google.com/group/payco Visit our website at www.mayihlome.wordpress.com
